Despite their weirdness, they have more or less the same muscles we do. In fact, most animals do. The same familiar muscle structure can be seen throughout mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians.
The green basilisk has the ability to run across the surface of water. With long toes and fringes of skin to increase surface area, the lizards slap against the water to create pockets of air with each step. This, along with their great speed, keeps these mini iguanas skimming just above the water’s surface.
The Fire Skink (Riopa fernandi), also known as the True Fire Skink or Togo Fire Skink, is an average sized skink, a type of lizard. They are a beautiful species known for their bright and vivid coloration. Native to Western Africa, they live fifteen to twenty years. This species is a diurnal lizard that love to burrow and hide. They are relatively shy and reclusive, but may grow to become tame in captivity
