Ezra Mushala 
If you’ve ever watched a little lizard dart across a sunny wall or slip into the grass, you probably noticed how alive it seems, moving, breathing, reacting to everything around it. But when you hear the terms “biotic” or “abiotic,” you might wonder, what are lizards considered? Are lizards abiotic or biotic? Lizards are biotic. … Read more
If you’ve ever watched a lizard crawl along a wall or blink slowly in the sun, you might’ve thought: “Wait, could we actually be related?” I mean, lizards have bones, eyes, lungs, and tiny hearts that beat. They breathe air just like we do. They’re not alien bugs or jellyfish. So it’s natural to ask, … Read more
If you’ve ever seen a salamander, you probably noticed how much it looks like a lizard. Small body, long tail, short legs, and that slinky way they move almost makes them seem like cousins. But are they really? Do lizards and salamanders actually come from the same family, or do they just look alike by … Read more
If you’ve ever watched a lizard crawl across a wall or peek up from a warm rock, it’s easy to see why people thought dragons were real. They’ve got scaly bodies, flicking tongues, and eyes that look way smarter than you’d expect. Some puff up, hiss, or flare a frill like something out of a … Read more
If you’ve ever watched a lizard sitting on a warm rock and then looked up to see a bird perched on a branch doing almost the same thing, it’s easy to wonder if they’re somehow connected. They both lay eggs, they both look a bit ancient, and they both move in these sharp, quick ways … Read more
If you’ve ever seen an alligator lying in the sun by a swamp and then spotted a small lizard doing the same thing on a rock, you might have thought they look a bit like distant cousins. Both have scaly skin, long tails, and a serious love for warmth. But are they really related? Are … Read more
If you’ve ever watched a lizard basking in the sun or darting up a wall, you might’ve wondered where they fit in the animal family tree. They kind of look like little dragons, and sometimes people even mistake them for tiny dinosaurs. But how close are they really? Are lizards related to crocodiles? Yes, lizards … Read more
If you’ve ever looked at a lizard and a snake side by side, you might have noticed they kind of look the same. Both have scales, cold-blooded bodies, and that weird stare that never blinks. Snakes even look like lizards that lost their legs along the way. So it makes sense to ask: are lizards … Read more
If you’ve ever seen a lizard freeze when you walk by, then dart away as soon as you move again, you’ve probably wondered what it’s thinking. Are they scared of people? Or are they just cautious by nature? They always look jumpy, like they’re expecting trouble. So are lizards actually afraid of humans? Yes, most … Read more
If you’ve ever seen a small lizard dash across your wall and then noticed a gecko, you might’ve thought they look almost the same. They both have four legs, scales, and quick, twitchy movements. Sometimes people even call them by the wrong name without realizing it. But are lizards and geckos actually the same thing, … Read more