THE ANIMAL KINGDOM-THE AGAMA LIZARD

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There are more than 60 species of Agama lizard in Europe, Africa and Asia. Agamas are the most dominant type of lizards in Africa. They are very flexible animals that can easily adapt to the change in their environment. Most species of agama live in mountains, rocky steppes and arid areas. Some people keep agamas as pet because of the beautiful coloration of their body.

below are some interesting facts about the agama

Agamas can reach 15.7inches in lenght.
Head,neck and thighs of agamas are covered with scales.
Agamas live in groups that are composed of one dominant male, couple subordinate males and large number of females.
Dominace in the group is accomplished through fight and the dominant male is called a "cock"
Agama has well developed sense of vision.
Their mating season depends on the weather. It takes place after the rainy season which will lead to increase in the insect population which means increase in amount of food which is essential for the females to become ready to lay eggs.
Females release between 2 and 20 eggs from June to September. She digs 2-imches deep hole in the moist and Sandy ground where eggs will be hidden until the time of hatching.
Depending on the species, eggs will hatch after incubation period that lasts between 1.5 and 4.5 month.
The Agama can survive for a long period of time in the wild. Average lifespan of agama is between 25 and 28 years.