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Why get a puppy when you can have a snuggly lizard instead?

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Macgyver is a dog-sized Argentine Red Tegu lizard that's an expert at two things: eating and snuggling.

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Tony Lee

Tony is an LA native with a deep passion for all things science. Other passions include eating all of his friends' leftovers, serenading without invitation, and listening to the same song on repeat.

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