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Fringe-toed lizard
Reptile
A fast-running lizard adapted to sandy desert dunes.
💡 Fun Facts
- They have special fringes of scales on their toes that act like snowshoes on the loose sand.
- When running at top speed, they often run only on their hind legs.
- They can dive headfirst into the sand to hide from predators.