Animals

According to estimates, there are about 85.000 of them, but the actual number is between 50.000 and 120.000 species. So far, at least 15.000 extinct species have been identified in the fossil record.

While sleeping, they entangle themselves in kelp to avoid floating away.

They move in a similar way to the caterpillars, with the help of suction cups - they extend their bo ...

Copulation can last from 30 seconds to 5 minutes, but these acts can be repeated when the male wants to ensure he has fertilized the female.

Thanks to the warm climate and ability to accumulate energy from their surroundings, they can hunt at night, which helps them avoid potential predators.

They are good climbers although they do not often use this ability.

Although they do not possess venom glands, they are immune to most toxins of other Australian reptil ...

It means that no male is necessary to produce next generation. Young lizards are born fully developed. In addition, those lizards are capable of laying eggs if necessary.