When it comes to lizards, there are over 4,500 species known at the moment with more being continually discovered. The most recent find involved three new species of wood lizards that were classified as new all at one time. This is highly unusual and a great success for the scientific community.
New Species of Wood Lizards
Scientists were able to locate three new new species of wood lizards, as seen at Ecuador Travel [http://www.ecuador-travel.net/biodiversity.reptiles.htm), and they are referring to as “dwarf dragons” due to their dragon-like appearance. They were located in the Andes Mountains in the South American countries of Ecuador and Peru. These new species of wood lizards have been scientifically classified as Enyalioides altotambo, …show more content…
They are part of the Enyalioides family which includes other dwarf iguanas. This is a very unique find and it gives researchers hope that they through conservation efforts they will have the opportunity to make more discoveries like this in the future.
Wood Lizards Habitat and Conservation
These new species of wood lizards can be found in the mountainous rainforests of South America during an adventure travel trip. This can extend from Ecuador and Peru all the way up to Colombia and into Panama in some cases. They thrive in the humid environments of these luscious rainforests and will eat all manner of small insects and worms. They were located in the area that has been deemed central to the conservation efforts in the region.
The current conservation efforts that are being made to protect the vast wildlife of South America is being called the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund, and it involves the cooperation of scientists and researchers from multiple countries within South America. The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund has different groups all over the world that are contributing to the safety and prosperity of
New Species of Wood Lizards
Scientists were able to locate three new new species of wood lizards, as seen at Ecuador Travel [http://www.ecuador-travel.net/biodiversity.reptiles.htm), and they are referring to as “dwarf dragons” due to their dragon-like appearance. They were located in the Andes Mountains in the South American countries of Ecuador and Peru. These new species of wood lizards have been scientifically classified as Enyalioides altotambo, …show more content…
They are part of the Enyalioides family which includes other dwarf iguanas. This is a very unique find and it gives researchers hope that they through conservation efforts they will have the opportunity to make more discoveries like this in the future.
Wood Lizards Habitat and Conservation
These new species of wood lizards can be found in the mountainous rainforests of South America during an adventure travel trip. This can extend from Ecuador and Peru all the way up to Colombia and into Panama in some cases. They thrive in the humid environments of these luscious rainforests and will eat all manner of small insects and worms. They were located in the area that has been deemed central to the conservation efforts in the region.
The current conservation efforts that are being made to protect the vast wildlife of South America is being called the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund, and it involves the cooperation of scientists and researchers from multiple countries within South America. The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund has different groups all over the world that are contributing to the safety and prosperity of