Every August 14, nature lovers and those just beginning to look at nature with different eyes celebrate a group of reptiles as ancient as they are intriguing: lizards.

This isn't just a date on the environmental calendar; it's an excuse to remember that their role in ecosystems is as silent as it is indispensable. With more than 3,000 species distributed across almost the entire planet (Antarctica being the notable exception), they help control insect populations and serve as food for a diverse range of predators.

In our country, we can find everything from lizards that camouflage themselves among walls and rocks to not-so-tiny specimens that cross the savannas and roam the jungles. Among the recent gems of this fauna, one discovery stands out that made waves in the scientific community:

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