April 2, 2025

I am known as a Green Basilisk

I have fringed skin on my long rear toes

This helps me to run short distances on water

I can also swim so I don't sink like a stone.

Location: La Selva Biological Station, Costa Rica

Sources: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/reptiles/facts/green-basilisk-lizard

Very informative video with additional details about how the Basilisk is able to walk on water: https://youtu.be/UdUcRoQkiJ4?si=Vk8Tx6j2yeiVXLKD

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