Scientists have discovered the smallest reptile on earth
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The male Brookesia nana, or nano-chameleon was discovered in Madagascar. It's body is only 13.5mm long; the smallest out of 11,500 known species of reptile.
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A News - Scientists in Madagascar have discovered the world's smallest chameleon – and potentially smallest reptile. The species has been labeled #BrookesiaNana and measures just 13.5 millimeters. #anews
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Chameleon crisis: extinction threatens 36% of world's chameleons
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Komodo Dragon Fact Sheet, Blog, Nature
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This Mysterious Chameleon May Be Smallest Reptile on Earth - Nerdist
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whilst this ones only young leachianus geckos are the largest species of gecko in the world with some individuals getting close to 20 inches in length : r/Awwducational
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whilst this ones only young leachianus geckos are the largest species of gecko in the world with some individuals getting close to 20 inches in length : r/Awwducational
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Seed-sized chameleon found in Madagascar may be world's tiniest reptile, Reptiles
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Discovery of a tiny chameleon may be the world's smallest reptile
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How Some Skinks Lost Their Legs and Then Evolved New Ones - The New York Times
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From pocket lizards to mighty dragons: evolution of growth patterns in monitor lizards
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Scientists have discovered the smallest reptile on earth. It's the size of a sunflower seed. : r/pics
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End of The World/chameleon
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Science Reporter
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TIL about Dragon Snakes : r/herpetology
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