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恭喜发财! It's the year of the dragon, which is great news for the Chinese water dragon. Adults can be quite large, reaching up to 90 cm (3 feet) in length, and as their name implies they are adept swimmers and can spend up to 25 minutes underwater!
(Image: A Chinese water dragon (Physignathus cocincinus) by Paul McKenzie via iNaturalist)
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Uncharismatic Fact of the Day
Many desert animals have special adaptations that allow them to either find water in extremely dry areas or survive long periods without it. One of the more unusual adaptations is that of the thorny devil lizard. Its skin is covered in microscopic grooves which are able to draw water up out of the ground and transport it directly to the lizard's mouth via capillary action-- the same process that pulls water up into a paper towel.
(Image: A thorny devil (Moloch horridus) pausing for a drink by Christopher Watson)
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