Leopard Lizard (IMAGE) University of California - Santa Cruz Caption The blunt-nosed leopard lizard is among some 35 threatened and endangered species living in California's San Joaquin Desert, where most of the native habitat has been converted to farmland. Credit Elliot Schoenig Usage Restrictions For use only with news coverage of this research License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.