3 New Spiky, Colorful ‘Dwarf Dragon’ Lizard Species Discovered in South America’s Andes

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Scientists have recently found 3 new species of woodlizards, or "dwarf dragons" in South America's Andes. It is a mystery that the spiky lizards in Peru and Ecuador were not discovered until now, considering they are some of the biggest and most colorful lizards living in the region.

Scientists accidentally discovered the new lizard species during expeditions in the Tropical Andes. The region is extremely rich in biodiversity.


Read more: http://en.yibada.com/articles/24849...rd-species-discovered-south.htm#ixzz3Wfy56y6J
 

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