WILDLIFE
Lizards vs. Salamanders

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Reptile
Adapted to many climates, including hot and dry
Dry, scaly skin
Clawed toes
The Texas alligator lizard averages 15-20 inches
Eggs that are terrestrially adapted
One form only

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Amphibian
Always found close to water
Smooth, moist skin
Stumpy toes
The barred tiger salamander averages 6 - 8 1/2 inches
Eggs dependent on water and moisture
Most undergo a metamorphosis from juvenile water-breathing forms to adult air-breathing forms
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