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The New Mexico whiptail lizard) was made the official state reptile of New Mexico in 2003.<ref name=State_Symbols/> | The New Mexico whiptail lizard) was made the official state reptile of New Mexico in 2003.<ref name=State_Symbols/> | ||
This species of lizard is found in the Southern United States (Arizona and New Mexico) and parts of northern Mexico (Chahuahua)[ | This species of lizard is found in the Southern United States (Arizona and New Mexico) and parts of northern Mexico (Chahuahua)<ref name=WikiTail> [http://www.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Mexico_whiptail New Mexico whiptail] “Wikipedia”. Web. Accessed January 27, 2015. Unknown Author. </ref>. Prior to 1998, the whiptail lizard had not been known to occur in Arizona. Discovery of this unique and small population occurred near the Puerco Ruins at Petrified Forest National Park[3]. | ||
Behavior: These lizards are constantly in motion. They are known for running upright on their hind legs, which makes them look like miniature dinosaurs. They swivel their head frequently from side to side, tasting the air with their slender, fork tongues.<ref name=State_Symbols/> | Behavior: These lizards are constantly in motion. They are known for running upright on their hind legs, which makes them look like miniature dinosaurs. They swivel their head frequently from side to side, tasting the air with their slender, fork tongues.<ref name=State_Symbols/> | ||
