Running before swimmingSourced
The lizard runs across water, briefly
Basilisks of Central and South America can run across water for short distances. Flaps between their toes enlarge the working surface and help create air pockets. The run eventually ends, and the animal switches to swimming.
For a moment, the escape route is the water’s surface.
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Reviewed: 2026-10-10