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What is the common nickname for the Basilisk lizard?

• The Water Runner

• The Jesus Christ Lizard

• The Speedy Lizard

• The Costa Rican Runner

What do Basilisk lizards primarily eat?

• Fish and small mammals

• Fruits and vegetables

• Insects and berries

• Other small reptiles

What type of animal was shown trying to catch the young Basilisk lizard?

• A bird

• A fish

• A snake

• A frog

How does the Basilisk lizard manage to run across the surface of the water?

• It uses its front legs to paddle quickly.

• It inflates its body to float.

• It bicycles its hind legs and uses its tail as a counterweight.

• It has special webbed feet that act like snowshoes.