810 reactions · 28 shares | Uromastyx geyri or (Geyr’s spiny tailed...

206K views · 7.7K reactions | “Those were everywhere when I was a kid!” The Texas horned lizard has become increasingly rare in our region over the years, largely due to agriculture, habitat loss, and the spread of invasive red imported fire ants. To help bring this iconic species back to our part of Texas, Fossil Rim has joined the captive breeding program led by Texas Parks and Wildlife. Here’s to hope—and horned lizards—returning home! | Fossil Rim Wildlife Center | Facebook

Happy World Lizard Day!🦎Introducing Cheeto, the addition to the Reptile & Amphibian House! Cheeto is an Eastern Pilbara spiny tailed skink, and shares a habitat with his roomie, Taki. These two are officially on habitat, so make sure to visit and say hello! | Philadelphia Zoo