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

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 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.

Slow-motion view of the cricket frog belly flop. Rather than actually skittering across water like basilisk lizards do, the frogs were “porpoising”—leaping from the water as they swim.

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 ...