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From Meat to Fruits: The Surprising Diet of Lizards You Never Knew! When you think of lizards, the image of a fierce, meat-eating predator often comes to mind—cold-blooded hunters scurrying through deserts or basking on rocky outcrops. But the truth might just surprise you: many lizard species don’t stick strictly to meat. From carnivorous ancestors to unexpected fruit eaters, these reptiles reveal a surprisingly varied and adaptable diet that challenges our assumptions. ### A Universe of Lizards: Not All Are Carnivores Lizards belong to the order Squamata, one of the most diverse reptile groups with over 7,000 species. While some favorites like iguanas and monitors are undeniably meat-lovers, others—particularly certain geckos, chameleons, and even some skinks—have evolved diets that includes soft fruits, flowers, and plant matter.