In
the Andean cloud forests in Ecuador and Peru, researchers found
three new species of wood lizards. Scientists say that the lizards
are a relatively less-diverse group of species. So, they expect
that the new discovery will broaden their previous knowledge of
lizards.
Wood lizards are tiny creatures, measuring only about 7 to 12 centimeters.
They are often called “miniature dragons” because of their resemblance
to the mythical fire-breathing creatures. The newly discovered lizards
have distinctive features that are found in dragons from folk tales.
However, Enyalioides altotambo, which has short, plump legs, stands
out the most because it looks like “Gronckle,” the tough dragon
from the popular animated movie series, How to Train Your Dragon.
According to a conservation group, the forests are home to more
than 1,500 unique vertebrates, thousands of birds, and about 20,000
plants. So, scientists are expecting to find more unique species
in the region.
In
the Andean cloud forests in Ecuador and Peru, researchers found
three new species of wood lizards. Scientists say that the lizards
are a relatively less-diverse group of species. So, they expect
that the new discovery will broaden their previous knowledge of
lizards. 
However, Enyalioides altotambo, which has short, plump legs, stands
out the most because it looks like “Gronckle,” the tough dragon
from the popular animated movie series, How to Train Your Dragon.