The Science of It: Fantasy Month and Skinks

At the Orlando Science Center, the line between fantasy and reality is getting a little blurry this September. While dinosaurs may be long gone, their modern-day relatives, reptiles, are alive and thriving. And among the most fascinating are a pair of lizards that look like they stepped right out of a storybook. Latest Forecast

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WESH 2 meteorologist Marquise Meda visited the Science Center’s Life Exhibit to introduce viewers to two remarkable residents: Griffin and Sly, prehensile-tailed skinks.

“These guys actually look like dragons to me,” Meda said. “They’ve got scales, sharp claws, and big jaws, but instead of breathing fire, they’re packed with amazing science facts.”

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