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.

Desert Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma platyrhinos): This is a species of phrynosomatid lizard native to western North America. They are often referred to as "horny toads", although they are not toads, but lizards. Their sand-colored skin, small eyes, and tiny spikes are just a few things that make this lizard seriously adorable. These adorable desert dwellers are nocturnal, which means they spend most of their awake time after the sun goes down.