Basilisk Lizard Facts and Behavior

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?

• Small fish and frogs

• Other lizards and snakes

• Insects and berries

• Leaves and grass

What animal was shown stalking the young Basilisk lizard?

• A bird

• A snake

• A large fish

• A crocodile

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

• It uses its webbed feet to paddle quickly.

• It inflates its body with air to float.

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

• It has special oils on its skin that repel water.