Visitors
to Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium over this half term holiday will have
the chance to name the aquarium's newest arrival – a giant South
American lizard. The Argentine black and white tegu, which can grow
up to a metre-and-a-half in length, is the latest addition to the
'Jungle Room' display area.
In
captivity tegu's have been noted to actively seek out human company!
Blue Reef’s Leanna Lawson said “He is a truly magnificent looking
lizard and we’re hoping our visitors can come up with a suitably
impressive-sounding name.
Tegus
come from South America, which might also help give people
inspiration, and it has also recently been discovered this particular
species is the only known type of lizard in the world to be partly
warm-blooded. He enjoys eating fruit and vegetables and loves
strawberries, which are definitely his absolute favourite. However he
is also partial to turkey and the occasional boiled egg!”
Visitors
will be able to pick up a naming form at reception and can drop off
their suggestions in a post box in the shop at the end of their
visit.
The
Jungle Room display features a variety of exotic reptiles, insects
and spiders from around the world; see website.
