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Giant Green Anaconda Illustration: South American Swamp Predator - Largest Snake. Royalty Free Stock Photo

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Praying mantis posing on a leaf Royalty Free Stock Photo

Fierce reptilian eyes emerging from dark waters Royalty Free Stock Photo

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The Basilisk Lizard (Basiliscus basiliscus), a fascinating reptile from the Corytophanidae family, is a captivating resident of Central and South American tropical rainforests. These unique lizards are most frequently found near rivers and streams, where the lush, dense vegetation offers both excellent cover and prime hunting grounds. Famously known as the "Jesus Christ lizard," they possess an extraordinary ability: they can run on water for short distances to escape predators, utilizing their specially fringed feet and remarkable speed to skim across the surface.