Lingo

Other Reptiles

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1.
Komodo dragon
Noun

the largest living lizard with a long venomous tongue and rough skin, endemic to Indonesian Islands

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dinosaur
2.
di
no
saur
Noun

a now extinct group of reptiles that used to live in Mesozoic era, which had enormous bodies and were mainly terrestrial

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alligator
3.
a
lli
ga
tor
Noun

a large animal living in both water and on land which has strong jaws, a long tail, and sharp teeth

The alligator basked in the sun on the riverbank, its formidable jaws slightly ajar.

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lizard
4.
li
zard
Noun

a group of animals with a long body and tail, a rough skin and two pairs of short legs

The lizard basked in the sun, its scales shimmering with iridescence.

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skink
Noun

an insectivorous lizard with short limbs and an elongated body that inhabits tropical regions

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chameleon
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cha
me
leon
Noun

a small slow-paced reptile of the lizard family with a long tongue and rotating eyes, which is able to change color based on its surroundings

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gecko
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ge
cko
Noun

a small nocturnal reptile of the lizard family that feeds on insects and is found in warm climates

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crocodile
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cro
co
dile
Noun

a large reptile with very big jaws, sharp teeth, short legs, and a hard skin and long tail that lives in rivers and lakes in warmer regions

I didn't know that crocodiles are excellent swimmers.

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iguana
9.
ig
ua
na
Noun

a large herbivorous reptilian of the lizard family with a dorsal crest, which lives in tropical areas of America

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cai
man
Noun

a semi-aquatic reptile similar to an alligator with an armored underpart, originally from North and South America

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slow
worm
Noun

a legless lizard with a long cylindrical body, smooth scales, and a non-aggressive nature

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monitor
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mo
ni
tor
Noun

a large tropical carnivorous lizard found in Africa, Asia, and Australia

A monitor can grow several meters in length.

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tuatara
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tua
ta
ra
Noun

a reptile endemic to New Zealand, known for its unique physical features and long lifespan

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agama
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a
ga
ma
Noun

a type of lizar known for its colorful appearance, and distinct behaviors, belonging to the family Agamidae

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a
ga
mid
Noun

a type of lizard characterized by its varied physical characteristics and specific habitat preference

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flying lizard
Noun

a reptile capable of gliding through the air using elongated ribs that support their wing-like structures

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freshwater crocodile
Noun

a small to medium-sized crocodilian species found in freshwater habitats in parts of Australia and Southeast Asia

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frilled lizard
Noun

a reptile characterized by its large, fringed neck flap, which it can raise as a display to intimidate predators or potential threats

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19.
ga
vial
Noun

a long-snouted crocodilian species known for its slender build, sharp teeth, and specialized diet of fish

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giant tortoise
Noun

a large, long-lived reptile with a sturdy shell, short legs, and a herbivorous diet

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gila monster
Noun

a venomous lizard with distinctive orange and black or pink and black scales

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glass snake
Noun

a reptile resembling a snake with a long, slender body and smooth, shiny scales, but it is actually a lizard without functional limbs

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goanna
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goa
nna
Noun

a common name for various species of monitor lizards found in Australia, known for their powerful limbs and sharp claws

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green turtle
Noun

a species of sea turtle characterized by its greenish-colored fat and cartilage, known for its long migrations and herbivorous diet

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25.
hawk
sbill
Noun

a type of sea turtle characterized by its pointed beak, beautiful shell, and critically endangered status

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horned toad
Noun

a small lizard with a flattened body, short legs, and horns on its head, found in arid regions of North America

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bearded dragon
Noun

a popular species of lizard native to Australia, known for its docile nature and distinctive beard-like projection under the chin

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ka
ba
ra
goya
Noun

a local name for the water monitor lizard, a large, aquatic reptile found in parts of Asia

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Nile monitor
Noun

a large, aggressive lizard species found in Africa, known for its excellent swimming ability and carnivorous diet

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loggerhead
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lo
gger
head
Noun

a species of marine turtle characterized by its large head and reddish-brown shell

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mo
loch
Noun

a unique lizard species found in Australia, known for its spiky body, specialized adaptations, and ability to survive in arid environments

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am
phis
bae
na
Noun

a burrowing, legless lizard found in the Americas, with the ability to move in either direction

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mud turtle
Noun

a small freshwater turtle with a rounded shell that inhabits muddy or swampy areas and feeds on aquatic invertebrates

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anole
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a
nole
Noun

a small lizard known for its ability to change colors and its preference for tropical and subtropical habitats

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pe
ren
tie
Noun

the largest monitor lizard species in Australia, known for its impressive size, sharp claws, and powerful tail

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saltwater crocodile
Noun

the largest living reptile, found in Southeast Asia and Australia, known for its aggressiveness and formidable hunting skills

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sand lizard
Noun

a reptile species that inhabits sandy and heathland areas, characterized by its ability to camouflage in its environment and its distinctive green coloration

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blue-tongued skink
Noun

a type of lizard native to Australia, known for its distinctive blue tongue and a large, flattened head

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snapping turtle
Noun

a large freshwater turtle known for its aggressive nature, powerful jaws, and ability to snap its mouth shut with great force

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tortoise
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tor
toise
Noun

a type of turtle that lives on land and moves very slowly, with a large shell on its back

The ancient tortoise slowly made its way across the sun-baked desert.

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te
rra
pin
Noun

any aquatic turtle with square shapes on its shell that is found in Eastern US and is edible

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turtle
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tur
tle
Noun

an animal that has a hard shell around its body and lives mainly in water

The turtle basked lazily on a sun-warmed rock, its shell gleaming in the sunlight.

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slider
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sli
der
Noun

a freshwater turtle native to the Americas

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lea
ther
back
Noun

the largest living sea turtle with a thick leathery shell that migrates in northern hemisphere

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soft-shelled turtle
Noun

a species of turtle with a leathery shell, streamlined body, and elongated neck, well-adapted for an aquatic lifestyle

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box turtle
Noun

a kind of turtle that has a unique shell that can close tightly like a box to keep it safe

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swift
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swift
Adjective

occurring or moving with great speed

The swift wind carried the kite high into the sky.

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to
kay
Noun

a species of gecko found in Southeast Asia, known for its distinctive blue-gray coloration, loud vocalizations, and aggressive behavior

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chuck
wa
lla
Noun

a large, herbivorous lizard species known for its robust body, rough scales, and ability to inflate itself when threatened

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diamondback terrapin
Noun

a species of turtle known for its distinctive diamond-shaped markings on its shell and its ability to live in both land and water environments

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wall lizard
Noun

a small lizard found in Europe and Asia, known for its ability to climb walls with adhesive toe pads

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gopher
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go
pher
Noun

a small rodent covered in fur that has large cheek pouches, mainly found in North and Central America

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