Draco lizards are the only lizards in the world that can fly, so they are also called are “flying dragons”. They live hidden in tropical forests in Southeast Asia, usually tropical monsoon forests at an altitude of about 1,400 m above sea level.
On the ground are countless predators lurking. When encountering enemies, in addition to running away quickly, over thousands of years, Draco lizards have gradually adapted and mastered the ability to fly in the air to avoid lurking dangers.
These Draco pterosaurs have an average length of about 20 cm including the tail. Their bodies are quite flat with a small weight, making it easier to fly in the air.
Thanks to their long ribs so they can straighten and contract if desired. Between the ribs is a part of skin that is folded and folded neatly according to the body, but when in an emergency, it can open and act like a pair of wings. Thanks to that, Draco lizards can follow the direction of the wind and fly smoothly like a butterfly.
In just one jump, pterosaurs can fly up to 30 m. This is also a very effective way when moving in the jungle. Thanks to that, they move very quickly but often wait for prey to pass by to attack.
In addition to the ability to “glide like a dragon” from tree to tree to foraging and finding mates during the mating season Draco lizards also have the ability to “stealth” skillfully. They are also considered “masters” of camouflage thanks to their ability to flexibly change color.
Experts say if at a distance of 4 m With the naked eye, people will not be able to distinguish between this animal and the rough patches on tree trunks because they often hang on tree trunks.
End of lizard mating season The female will go to the forest floor to lay eggs. Initially, they use their heads to dig small holes and then lay about 5 eggs in the holes. Next, they will bury the holes and lie down to guard the eggs for a day before returning to the tree trunk. About 32 days later, the eggs will hatch into babies, starting the new life cycle of the Draco pterosaurs.
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