This article describes the discovery of the new reptile found
in the Andes this weeks. The “dwarf dragon” looks like a small dragon with tiny
legs. This creature was found roaming in the cloud forests of Ecuador and Peru.
This discovery bumps up the numbers of known wood lizards to fifteen. DNA
analysis proved that these new lizards represent a completely different
species. It is possible that our early ancestors have already discovered these
dragons and have created myths about them. Dwarf dragons are not harmful and
are typically only five inches in length.
This article first drew my attention because I thought the
baby dragon was cute. Once I read further, it amazed me how animals are still
being discovered today. With the hundreds of thousands of species out there in
the world, the fact that there is still more to explore is mind boggling.
http://news.discovery.com/animals/endangered-species/dwarf-dragons-in-cloud-forests-of-the-andes-150406.htm
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