Walks on Water!

Walks on Water!

Date: 9/19

Location: Amazon rainforest

• Common basilisks are also called the Jesus lizard for their ability to run on water.
• Common basilisks can run up to 7 mph. The average is 5 mph.
• They stand erect and run on their back feet. Younger, lighter lizards can run longer distances than adults.
• They are also excellent swimmers and can stay in the water for up to a 1/2 hour.

• Common basilisks have large crests down their backs.
• The males have crests on their heads and tails.
• Commons basilisks are excellent climbers too.
• These carnivores have a mouth full of sharp teeth.

We happened upon a basilisk escaping from a predator as we walking around today. It ran so fast over the water before taking a swim. These lizards are amazing and those fast feet are a great adaptation to get away from predators.