All basilisk species have large hind legs with elongated toes fringed with skin, which allow them to run across water at speeds of up to 5 feet (1.5 meters) per second. How Do Basilisks Walk on Water?

The natural world is full of fascinating creatures, each adapted to its environment in unique ways. Among these, the green ...

The green basilisk lizard is also called a plumed or double-crested basilisk; but its amazing ability to run on water gives this species its most recognizable moniker: the Jesus Christ lizard.

“To jump on the water surface, you have to have your legs retracted and ready to push down again by the time you’re ...

To answer this, Nicole Sharp delves into the world of the basilisk lizard, affectionately dubbed the “Jesus Christ lizard” for its miraculous ability to run across water. When a basilisk ...

Clark’s grebes are the largest animals capable of running on water: Weighing up to 1.8 kg, they are far heavier than other vertebrates capable of the feat – such as the basilisk lizard ...

If you are light enough, the water’s surface is just another place to stretch your legs. The animal kingdom abounds with ...