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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)<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[ | 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 <ref name=lizardm> Brennan, Thomas. [http://www.reptilesofaz.org/Lizards-Subpages/h-a-neomexicana.html New Mexico Whiptail] “reptilesofaz”. Web. January 27, 2015.</ref>. | ||
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/> | ||
The Whiptail is considered by experts to be an " alert, diurnal, and fast-moving ground-dweller; that is most active in the mid-morning and late afternoon; hibernating during the cold months of winter and late fall" | The Whiptail is considered by experts to be an " alert, diurnal, and fast-moving ground-dweller; that is most active in the mid-morning and late afternoon; hibernating during the cold months of winter and late fall" <ref name=lizardm/>. | ||
== Body Design == | == Body Design == | ||
