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The Argentine Black and White Tegu (Tupinambis merianae),also known as the Argentine giant tegu, is the largest species of tegu. Tegus fill ecological niches similar to those of monitor lizards, and are an example of convergent evolution.
They are an omnivorous terrestrial lizards that inhabit the tropical rain forests of east and central South America. Just as many other reptiles, Argentine Tegus will go into brumation (a form of hibernation) in autumn when the temperature drops.
Tegus have been observed showing a high level of intelligence and a high level of physical activity during their wakeful period of the year. It is believed that individuals of this species sometimes actively seek human attention, as would a cat or dog.
Photo (C) David Barkasy

reptilefacts:

The Argentine Black and White Tegu (Tupinambis merianae),also known as the Argentine giant tegu, is the largest species of tegu. Tegus fill ecological niches similar to those of monitor lizards, and are an example of convergent evolution.

They are an omnivorous terrestrial lizards that inhabit the tropical rain forests of east and central South America. Just as many other reptiles, Argentine Tegus will go into brumation (a form of hibernation) in autumn when the temperature drops.

Tegus have been observed showing a high level of intelligence and a high level of physical activity during their wakeful period of the year. It is believed that individuals of this species sometimes actively seek human attention, as would a cat or dog.

Photo (C) David Barkasy

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    Tegu tegu tegu.
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    I’ll be right back, I just need to hitch a ride to South America for a little bit.
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    I’ve always wanted a tegu, perhaps some day. :)
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