Vulnerable #28 Sungazer (Endangered species) 2021

The Sungazer is also known as the giant girdled lizard, giant dragon lizard, or giant zonure is a species of lizards native to Africa and is listed as vulnerable.

Reasons for vulnerable status - habitat destruction, illegal pet trade, medicine trade.

Conservation efforts - It is illegel to possess a Sungazer without a permit.

Sungazer Facts - 

Science Name: Smaug giganteus, Cordylus giganteus

Size: 35 - 40 cm 

Native Locations: South Africa

Lifespan: 25 years

Conservation status: Vulnerable (VU)

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