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6 Sagebrush Lizard Facts – They Do Lots Of Push Ups!

November 15, 2018November 6, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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A sagebrush lizard is a common sight in the Rocky Mountains.

The Sagebrush Lizard is one the few reptiles that lives in the Rocky Mountains.  Here are 6 facts about this reptile that frequently does push ups. Continue reading →

6 Short-Horned Lizard Facts – It Squirts Blood From Eyes!

October 22, 2018October 17, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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Have you ever seen a horny toad or short-horned lizard?

The Short-Horned Lizard is one of the more captivating reptiles of the Rocky Mountains.  Here are 6 facts about these small, hard to see animals. Continue reading →

All Reptiles Shed Their Skin – But Why Do They Do It?

July 6, 2017June 26, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer
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A snake skin that has been shed. Photo via Flickr.

It is true that all reptiles shed their skin, but do you know why?  Interestingly, the different kinds of reptiles in the Rocky Mountains do this in their own way. Continue reading →

What Animals Can Regenerate Body Parts?

September 30, 2016September 21, 2016 / Mark Danenhauer
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Looks like this lizard recently lost its tail.

How cool would it be to be able to regenerate body parts?  Unfortunately, if I get a finger cut off I can’t grow it back, but there are many animals that can grow back body parts. Continue reading →

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