New Species of Horned Lizard Discovered In Southern Mexico!

Blog #23 (Horned Lizard)

1. New Species of Horned Lizard Discovered In Southern Mexico

2. Reptiles Magazine Online, May 2014

3. I chose this article because it looked like an interesting lizard. 

4. I liked that they included a picture of the new finding and stated that its scales are different than other types of lizards. According to DNA testing from scientists this lizard has rough scales, but are formed differently. There are 16 "horny" lizards and this makes 17. This lizard has a smaller body type, shorter tail and different horns.

5. I learned that the world is still generating new species of animals and that all species are still not uncovered. It's cool to know that there are new animals out there. This lizard in particular are still protected due to only finding a few of them. Hopefully, a new species that stays to the list of horned lizards.

6. Can these lizards be bred in captivity? How soon will they start if breed-able? 

7a-i  n/a because it's a new species! no morphs are found quite yet and aren't on market yet.

8. I would assume care requirements would be similar to a bearded like a terrarium with other horned lizards, sandy environment with a basking log, uv lights and crickets as a diet.

9. Beginner animal i would think.

10. The most interesting thing is the new scales.