Tegus are any of several species of big, omnivorous lizards in the genus Salvator. These lizard-like creatures are unique to the Central and South American continents. Though commonly found in captivity, tegus can also be found in their natural habitats.
The tegu is a large, powerful bird with a forked tongue and powerful limbs. Tegus come in a wide range of colors and patterns, with species like the Argentine black and white tegu, the red tegu,...