The Common Basilisk, Brown Basilisk or Striped Basilisk, Basiliscus vittatus, in Costa Rica can run on water or stay submerged underwater for more tha

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The Common Basilisk, Brown Basilisk or Striped Basilisk, Basiliscus vittatus, in Costa Rica can run on water or stay submerged underwater for more than 30 minutes when threatened.

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Size: 5400px × 3600px
Location: Costa Rica
Photo credit: © Jon G. Fuller/VWPics / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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