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This species of lizard is found in the Southern United States (Arizona and New Mexico) and parts of northern Mexico(Chahuahua)[2]. 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]. | This species of lizard is found in the Southern United States (Arizona and New Mexico) and parts of northern Mexico(Chahuahua)[2]. 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 | 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 heads frequently from side to side, tasting the air with their slender forked tongues [4]. | ||
The Whiptail is considered by experts to be an" alert, diurnal, 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" [3]. | |||
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