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| Lizards & Snakes Alive! |
| American Museum of Natural History |
| This website that is a companion to the current exhibit called, "Lizards and Snakes Alive!" The online exhibit includes a wealth of well-catalogued, in-depth information and fun activities surrounding our reptilian friends. |
Younger children may enjoy aspects of this site too, such as the Font color="#0000A0">printable coloring book .
The American Museum of Natural History in New York has one of the world's five largest herpetological collections! (Most of us know these animals as amphibians and reptiles). This website that is a companion to the current exhibit called, "Lizards and Snakes Alive!" The online exhibit includes a wealth of well-catalogued, in-depth information and fun activities. Prepare to be
amazed by the eye-popping photos too. When you get to the website you can watch a brief, introductory video. Then use the menu to explore:
*Sight Hounds - Find out how some reptiles, like Iguanas, rely on their vision to find food and mates.
*Transitional Group -- Learn interesting facts about Geckos and Girdled
Lizards.
*Nose Hounds -- Discover how Skinks rely on scent and chemical cues to find prey and avoid predators.
*Supersize Squamates -- Learn all about the enormous Komodo Dragon.
*Snakes - The claim here is that snakes are misunderstood. Find out why.
The museum has developed free companion learning materials for grades K-12 too. They are available in the Font color="#0000A0">Educator's Guide.Back on the menu you can access even more reptilian fun:
*Lizard Sounds -- Listen to the different varieties of rattles, hisses, and other amazing sounds these critters make.
*Lizard Cam -- Click the photo on this page to watch the live cam. (Note: If you view this page after sunset EST, the lizard cage will be completely dark. Check back again in the morning.)
*Meet the Curators -- Perfect for the budding Herpetologist in the family!
Don't miss the "Lizard Resources" menu just below the main menu. You must click on the words "Lizard Resources" to open a new page with a wide selection of resources for further study and exploration. You can also check
out the impressive lizard photo "Gallery" and learn some "Squamate Fun Facts." |
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