Insects, fruit, seeds, eggs, small birds and mammals.
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay
In the wild during the winter, these lizards go into brumation (a reptile version of hibernation) this is how they survive the cold temperatures and reduced food sources.
Destruction of their habitat and over grazing by livestock is the main reason for them being classed as vulnerable in the wild.
Tropical rainforest, savannas and semi-desert
