Since emerging from water millions of years ago, lizards have diversified into a weird and wonderful group of cold-blooded reptiles. From the mesmerising colours of the agamas to the vibrant adornments of frilled lizards and the sheer size of the king of monitor lizards, the Komodo dragon, lizards come in many shapes and sizes. Explore the links below to discover why chameleons change colour, why geckos and skinks lose body parts and how glorious slow motion film reveals the Jesus lizard's ability to walk on water. Watch ground-breaking videos from Life in Cold Blood, Planet Earth, Galapagos and other series as they unveil the fascinating lives of lizards.

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