5.4K views · 161 reactions | While resting below the Panama Fruit Feeder Cam, this male common basilisk lizard was spotted bobbing its head in different directions. While this may seem like an odd behavior, many species of lizards use head-bobbing as a way to communicate. These up-and-down movements are used as a way to announce their territory, to assert dominance, or to court mates. See them LIVE at AllAboutBirds.org/PanamaFeeders | Bird Cams | Facebook

Creature of the day: The Basilisk Lizard 🦎 The common basilisk (Basiliscus basiliscus) is a species of lizard in the family Corytophanidae. The species is endemic to Central America and South America, where it is found near rivers and streams in rainforests. It is also known as the Jesus Christ lizard, Jesus lizard, South American Jesus lizard, or lagarto de Jesus Cristo for its ability to run on the surface of water. (Wikipedia) 🎥👇🏽 @animalshortsdaily IG | Angry Trini