20 Of The World's Most Cutest And Largest Lizard Species

Lizards are the most commonly seen reptiles in backyards. They are most closely related to snakes. Actually, some lizards, called sheltopusiks, look like snakes because they have no legs. Most of lizards today resemble the ancient reptiles of the dinosaur era. Their ancestors appeared on Earth over 200 million years ago. There are numerous species of lizards spread all over the world.

Generally, lizards have a small head, short neck, and long body and tail. Unlike snakes, most lizards have moveable eyelids. There are currently over 4,675 lizard species, including iguanas, chameleons, geckos, Gila monsters, monitors, and skinks. Different species of lizards have different distinct characteristics making them interesting to study. Some of them even look prehistoric or like creatures out of a fantasy novel. Let's dive right in to the cutest lizards in the world.