Disgusting Lizard Facts: Skin Eating, Tails, and Cannibalism

Lizards are fascinating, but some of their habits might seem a bit gross.

They eat their own shed skin to get back important nutrients.

Lizards also have one opening for both pee and poop, as well as for having babies.

If a lizard loses its tail, the tail can keep moving for a short while.

Sometimes, lizards may eat their own babies.

Finally, lizards use their tongues to smell things around them, which helps them find food.