With a name like that, you may be surprised to learn this lizard is said to descend directly from leopards, which would explain its wild speed and fierce hunting skills.
(April Fools 
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)Here are the real facts:
Found only in California’s San Joaquin Valley and nearby areas, this rare lizard thrives in dry, open land with scattered shrubs.
Fun Facts:• Blunt-nosed leopard lizards grow to about 4.5 inches long, not including the tail.
• Their diet mainly consists of insects, especially grasshoppers.
• As temperatures rise, adults seek refuge in burrows, while young hatchlings begin to emerge.
