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.

Leaf-Tailed Gecko (the satanic leaf-tailed gecko): Uroplatus phantasticus, eyelash leaf-tailed gecko or the phantastic leaf-tailed gecko, is a species of gecko indigenous to the island of Madagascar. This specious is among the cutest lizards due to their giant eyes and interesting patterns. They have tiny, circular toes and tiny bodies. It is only measures between 2.5 and 3.5 inches long. They are arboreal creatures that live high up in the trees.