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07-JUL-2008

Basilisk male

Cano Negro, Costa Rica

A smallish Iguanid which favours waterside habitats. This is the so-called Jesus Christ Lizard which takes this name from its ability to sprint over water (its speed, light weight& large splayed feet all help to prevent it breaking the water's surface tension).

Canon EOS 40D
1/500s f/5.6 at 600.0mm iso400 full exif

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Esa Ervasti16-Sep-2008 12:54
Nature can be incredible...not just ability to sprint over water, but look that intensive color...amazing!
Sonja Ross14-Sep-2008 23:56
Fabulous-looking creature!
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