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What animal can run across water?

a basilisk lizard


What animal can run on water?

The animal that can run on water is the basilisk lizard, also known as the Jesus lizard.


Is the common basilisk the fastest lizard?

Not sure, but it can run on water.


What kind of animal can run on water?

The basilisk lizard, also known as the Jesus lizard, can run on water due to its unique ability to use its long toes and fast movements to create enough force to stay on the surface of the water.


How do basilisk lizards run on water?

They run very fast on the water, so they don't sink. If you slap your hand down really hard in the pool, it hurts. This is because the water is hard if you hit it hard. So when the lizard runs, its like his feet slap the water and make it hard, and before it turns soft again he moves his foot. Update The Basilisk Lizard actually lifts his feet from its toes first to help in run on water and moves fast.


What is the scientific name for the lizard that walks on water?

There are several types of "Jesus Lizard" all of the family Basiliscus:Common basilisk, Basiliscus basiliscusRed-headed basilisk, Basiliscus galeritusPlumed basilisk, Basiliscus plumifronsStriped or Brown Basilisk, Basiliscus vittatus


Is a Basilisk Lizard dangerous to humans?

No, Basilisk Lizards are not dangerous to humans. They are primarily shy and non-aggressive animals that are known for their ability to run on water to escape predators. It is best to observe them from a distance to prevent any stress to the lizard.


How fast can a basilisk run on water?

It depends on how fast the dog is running behind it


Why is there a lizard named Jesus?

The lizard you speak of is called the 'Common Basilisk' from the rain forests of South America. He is called the 'Jesus Christ Lizard' because of his ability to walk (or run) on water(Matthew 14:25-27)


What is the name of the animal that runs on water?

The animal that is known for running on water is the basilisk lizard, also known as the Jesus lizard due to its ability to run on the surface of water.


What do Jesus lizards look like?

There is a lizard, the Brown Basilisk, which does go by the name "Jesus lizard" because it is able to run across the surface of water for short lengths of time. See link for photos and video.


Do the Basilisk Lizard build any type of nest?

According to National Geographic, the basilisk lizard digs a shallow trench to lay her eggs. The eggs are covered with dirt and left to hatch on their own. Hatchlings are born being able to run, climb, and swim.