These Skinks Are on the Brink of Extinction

The video discusses the prehensile tailed skink, highlighting its unique physical features such as its greenish olive color, black scales, and prehensile tail. These features aid in camouflage and climbing. The skink's habitat is threatened by deforestation and the pet trade, impacting its survival in the wild.

What is the largest known type of skink mentioned in the text?

Describe the coloration and physical features of the prehensile tailed skink.

How does the prehensile tail of the skink assist it in its environment?

What threats are faced by the prehensile tailed skink's habitat?

What impact does the pet trade have on the survival of the prehensile tailed skink?