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Probably because so many other animals prey on lizards and their eggs. Producing large clutches ensures a higher survival rate.

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What kind of reptile lays small round bright yellow eggs?

One example of a reptile that lays small round bright yellow eggs is the yellow-spotted monitor lizard. These lizards are found in Australia and are known for their distinctive eggs that are bright yellow in color and around the size of a marble.


How many babies can an armadillo lizard have?

Actually, I was just looking around to see how many babies Alligator lizards usually have and I ran across this page. I have several Alligator lizards and one of them has just given birth to 3 LIVE lizards... so far. They came out 1 at a time, each in their own little slimy sack and after a few minutes wiggled their way out and are now running around the cage. So... not all lizards lay eggs, contrary to popular belief. These lizards are native to western Wa, I don't know about any of the other breeds of Aligator lizards from other areas.


Why did marlin and coral have so many eggs more than 400?

Marlin and Coral had many eggs because, in the wild, fish produce a large number of eggs to increase the chances of at least some surviving to adulthood. This is a survival strategy to offset the high mortality rates that eggs and young fish face from predators and environmental factors.


Why do chickens lay eggs all the time instead of when they are broody?

Chickens have a natural instinct to lay eggs regularly as part of their reproductive cycle. Broodiness is triggered by hormonal changes that encourage incubation of eggs, so chickens typically lay more eggs when they are not broody. This allows them to consistently produce eggs for reproduction.


Do lizards fart?

Yes, lizards can produce gas as part of their digestive process, but they do not have the same ability to control or release it like humans do. So while lizards may pass gas, it is not commonly observed or documented like in other animals.

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Is it normal for western fence lizards to dig hibernation burrows?

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What kind of reptile lays small round bright yellow eggs?

One example of a reptile that lays small round bright yellow eggs is the yellow-spotted monitor lizard. These lizards are found in Australia and are known for their distinctive eggs that are bright yellow in color and around the size of a marble.


Why do fish produce so many eggs?

Of the many eggs fish lay, very few reach adulthood. The eggs are preyed on by many aquatic creatures, and the hatched fry are still in danger of being eaten. Only by laying so many eggs can the species have a chance of surviving.