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I had the best morning at Sabino Canyon! Four Eastern Collared Lizards. It was freaking Awesome! This one came so close to me, that I had to back up to photograph it. It was fearless! These lizards are arguably the most beautiful lizards in the lower desert of Southern AZ.
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Bolivar Shorebird Sanctuary, Galveston County, Texas
As I was on my return from the far end of the Bolivar Shorebird Sanctuary Beach to the car I stopped short seeing this creature. I believe it has just finished laying its eggs up the beach. Looking at its mouth it is covered in sand. As it happens Houston Audubon has much of the beach roped off to protect nesting areas. This little lady was on the other side. She watched me for several seconds then perceived it was safe and she continued her journey to the bay. Once departed I moved to her track in the sand and could see where they disappeared into the protected area. I don't know how far back they went as I respected the rope line but these two factors lead me to believe she was leaving eggs behind...Good Luck to them.
Report of the trip on www.herpetofocus.fr
This chap is also known as the Jesus Christ Lizard because he can walk on water :-)
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Wells County, North Dakota, USA.
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Other than the Gila monster I've never seen a lizard with this kind of color in the wild here in the desert.
First place winner in the August 2008 Reptile category of the Anniversary Photo Contest hosted by Drs. Foster & Smith pet supplies.