Saturday, August 27, 2011

Callisaurus draconoides rhodostictus - Western Zebra-tailed Lizard

I did not take this picture - this is the only exception to the rule of all images are mine.

So let me explain why I am including this handsome fellow (he is male). I was riding my bike, quickly, along the river bank, when suddenly, beside me, appeared a little dude who looked just like this, and he was keeping up! It was astonishing, he moved like a water skipper across the desert sand and gravel.

He was gleaming white with green and black markings.... like a race car all painted to impress.

Pure exhilaration to ride next to him for a bit and see him fly along on delicate feet.

I think he did it just for kicks.

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