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The Tongo Lizard

The tongo lizard is a nocturnal lizard whish lives in the rainforests of Indonesia, it is an endangered creature and it may not survive if nothing is done to save it.

It's rarely seen in the daytime because the tongo lizard hunts its prey of small mammals and bugs at night. Nocturnal so it can't be caught by humans or other larger animals, the tongo lizard a very vulnerable animal and it can rarely find sufficient food and usually lives for about lives for about five years because there are so many animals and humans trying to capture

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Despite the camouflage which the tongo lizard has it is easily hunted because of its large vocal chords which can produce sounds of up to ninety decibels. It's hunted for the scales on its back which and used to make hand bags and jewellery and its meat is a local delicacy reaching high prices in markets around Asia and Europe.

The tongo Lizard has a distinct emerald green with crystal a white neck, it has a fan on its head which keeps it cool on a warm day and it can also keep it warm on a cold night

Without Your help this picture may be the last time you see a wild tong lizard. Do you want that to become a reality? Please give something back to nature, Help the Tongo Lizard.

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What do tongo lizards look like?

The Tongo Lizard is Green and Blue with red spots and a long tailThe tongo lizard comes in a wide variety of colours, including green, lime, yellow, blue and red. They have a rough and slimy skin texture.They have needle sharp claws used for gripping trees and swiping at humans and other animals which threaten them.They are approximately 4cm long at birth and can grow up to 1metre as they mature.Like crocodiles and dolphins, tongo lizards are practically dinosaurs, evolving from the Dilophosaurus.However they are now on the brink of extinction due to them being illegally hunted for their skin, which is made into handbags, belts and shoes.Because of their rarity and protected status, it is very difficult to get an updated image of a tongo lizard.Below in the related links there are two rare image of the Tongo Lizard.


Why are Tongo Lizards endangered?

They are Endangered because people kill Them because for their Fur


Who are the lizards predators predators?

Yes - they prey on insects, birds, other lizards, snakes and rodents (depending on the species of lizard)


Where do lizards come from?

Lizards are reptiles that have evolved over millions of years from ancient reptile ancestors. They are found in various habitats around the world, ranging from deserts to rainforests. Lizard species have adapted to diverse environments and have developed unique characteristics to help them survive in their specific ecosystems.


What animals eat the tongo lizard?

Mice, birds, deer, geese, lions, and bears eat them.

Related Questions

How does the tongo lizard sleeps?

tongo lizards are weird


How big are tongo lizards?

Tongo lizards are about 4cm at birth and 1 meter when it reaches adulthood.


Is the tongo lizaed rare?

Tongo lizards are fake creatures so yes they are rare.


Are armadillo lizards becoming endangerd?

Armadillos are mammals - not lizards !


How many tongo lizards left?

tongo lizards are real they are yellow and wear a toga,


Do tongo lizards eat bark.?

Tongo lizards, known for their herbivorous diet, primarily consume leaves, fruits, and flowers rather than bark. While they may occasionally nibble on softer plant materials, bark is not a significant part of their diet. Their feeding habits are adapted to their natural habitats, where they find a variety of plant matter. Overall, bark is not a primary food source for tongo lizards.


What do tongo lizards look like?

The Tongo Lizard is Green and Blue with red spots and a long tailThe tongo lizard comes in a wide variety of colours, including green, lime, yellow, blue and red. They have a rough and slimy skin texture.They have needle sharp claws used for gripping trees and swiping at humans and other animals which threaten them.They are approximately 4cm long at birth and can grow up to 1metre as they mature.Like crocodiles and dolphins, tongo lizards are practically dinosaurs, evolving from the Dilophosaurus.However they are now on the brink of extinction due to them being illegally hunted for their skin, which is made into handbags, belts and shoes.Because of their rarity and protected status, it is very difficult to get an updated image of a tongo lizard.Below in the related links there are two rare image of the Tongo Lizard.


Why are tongo lizards endangred?

because the have leather skin (etc) and there skin peels one lttle tiny bit at a time


Why are Tongo Lizards endangered?

They are Endangered because people kill Them because for their Fur


What continent is Tongo on?

It is nearest to Europe.


Are lizards endangerd?

There isn't very many of them and people go out to the desert and other places and catch them to be their pets and they die. That's the reason why their endangered


Are horned lizards endangerd?

There isn't very many of them and people go out to the desert and other places and catch them to be their pets and they die. That's the reason why their endangered