WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A dragon-sized, fruit-eating lizard that lives in the trees on the northern Philippines island of Luzon has been confirmed as a new species, scientists reported on Tuesday.

* Skinny giant fruit-eating lizard hides in trees * Brought to scientists by hunters in Philippines * Rare discovery of new, large vertebrate species By Deborah Zabarenko, Environment Correspondent ...

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