Have you ever wondered how intelligent a lizard may be? Perhaps not, but many find it interesting enough to perform studies on the subject! Just how does a Monitor Lizard know to follow the scent of it’s victim, that it will find it’s prey later weakened from the bite? How is it that 5th generation lizards kept in captivity know to fear shadows overhead when they’re outdoors for the first time, protected by their human parents? Their small brains do not reflect what their minds truly possess!
I want to say here, that our Copper wagged her tail like a dog when I, and only I, embraced her upon returning from my workday! That is recognition, excitement, joy & love… and that = a certain amount of intelligence!! Here are great videos!
Oh my… not a doggy door, but a lizard door!!! Too cute!!!!
Many think lizards have no expressions due to their… well, their inability to frown or raise a brow and so forth. The people whom spend adequate time building a relationship with their scaly companions learn that expressions shine through their eyes – like windows to their souls, their moods are visible! Many, many lizards are very intelligent.
I believe Murph is wiser than his dog brother, but that is my highly believed opinion! Many of us have heard, “You won’t learn anything if your lips are busy moving!” Although wisdom may come from the result of asking questions, we still have to hush and listen for the answer. Many of us learn by ‘the hands on’ approach, meaning we learn best by doing, which relates not to lizards entirely, though, I have had my lizards turn on or off light switches with me, with they’re cute fingers on my finger… I think they get it – that thing makes it dark or light – simple, right?). Murph is fascinated with the sun roof of my vehicle… yeah, I’ve held his fingers up with mine to open and close it. I’m not ordinary. I and those that know me have come to accept this. : )
SO, WHAT DO LIZARDS DO A LOT OF ANYWAY? Well, they listen and observe their surroundings. They have no words for anything, yet they absorb understanding. Lil’ Murph comprehends when he is being loved by his family ( as did our beloved, deceased lizards). He knows when I ask “Do you wanna go outside?” in that happy way I always say it while reaching toward him, that he is about to embark on an enjoyable activity. There’s almost a twinkle in his eye when he hears it and it’s often accompanied by him helping to lift himself so I can scoop my hand under his chest to raise him from his resting pose. I believe all the observing lizards do aids in making them as smart as they are…
…and unique!!! Why oh why does he love the bottled water?! He does this frequently when aloud to safely roam around for a bit! 🙂
Let us not forgo this that has been learned: No matter the creature, everything appreciates something soft in their life.
…and he’s out!
We hope you’ve enjoyed this and learned something neat along the way!
“Give me Lizardry or give me Death!” – Dawn Renee♥
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