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    Crocodile tegu or armored tegu
    This lizard belongs to the family of whiptail lizards and originates from northeastern South America. Its name comes from the ossified, plate-like scales that resemble those of crocodiles. The crocodile tegu is diurnal and primarily feeds on freshwater snails. It lives in densely vegetated swamp areas and mostly stays in or near the water.