Sungazer Lizard
Sungazer lizards are the largest lizards in the family Cordylidae endemic to South Africa. They derive their name sungazer from their habit of sitting with their nose up towards the sun. They are diurnal.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Family | Cordylidae |
| Genus | Smaug |
| Scientific Name | Smaug giganteus |
| Other Names | Giant Girdled Lizard, Giant Dragon Lizard, Giant Zonure |
| Length | Up to 35-40cm |
| Color | Brown upper surface while the underneath is yellow; straw or yellow on the sides of the body |
| Distribution | South Africa |
| Habitat | Arid grasslands, semi-deserts |
| Diet | Mainly insects, sometimes mice |
| Hibernation Fact | Hibernates during winter in their burrows |
| Predators | Jackals, badgers, birds of prey, snakes |
| Breeding Season | Spring, summer, middle of autumn |
| Mode of Reproduction | Ovoviviparous (produces young ones by means of eggs hatched inside the body of the parent) |
| Litter Size | 1 or2 |
| Gestation Period | Up to 2 years |
| Reproductive Age | 4 to 5 years of age |
| Average Lifespan | Up to 25 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Vulnerable |
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