Mayborn Museum Podcast

This type of lizard lives in trees in the South and Central American rainforests and camouflages itself through its green color. It likes light and keeps warm by soaking up the sun. Don’t anger it or it will hiss and spit at you.

Try to spot this gecko, which is named for its leopard-type spots. Their unique spots help these nocturnal lizards hide in their rocky habitat. Don’t worry if their tails fall off. They grow right back.

Learn why these turtles are known as the “elaborately decorated” reptiles with special yellow markings and a cool shell that is hinged on its belly to keep predators at bay.

Learn about the origin of model railroading. This hobby began in the late 1800s and took off in the United States in the 1920s, and now enjoys widespread popularity. Hear how trains are classified by size and scale as you tour our own popular model train.