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Cauda-de-Chicote-de-Garganta-Laranja (Aspidoscelis hyperythrus)Observador
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Cauda-de-Chicote-de-Garganta-Laranja (Aspidoscelis hyperythrus)Observador
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Lagarto-de-Mancha-Lateral (Uta stansburiana)Observador
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In this species sexual and social hierarchy in males are dependent upon throat color, with three different morphs: Blue (ultradominant) orange (dominant), and yellow (sneakers). Orange throated males generally keep harems of mates, blue throated males guard small territories containing one female, and yellow throats sneak and steal mates from more dominant males.
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Cascavel-de-Panamint (Crotalus stephensi)Observador
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Rattlesnake displaying defense mechanism by shaking its rattle in order to frighten predators.
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Cauda-de-Chicote-de-Garganta-Laranja (Aspidoscelis hyperythrus)Observador
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Lagarto-de-Cerca-Ocidental (Sceloporus occidentalis)Observador
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Lizard thermoregulating by doing push ups.
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Lagarto-de-Cerca-Ocidental (Sceloporus occidentalis)Observador
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Lizard displaying thermoregulatory behavior by doing push ups
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Lagarto-de-Cerca-Ocidental (Sceloporus occidentalis)Observador
rickiwilleyDescrição
In order to improve efficiency of thermoregulation/ heat absorption, sceloporus occidentalis (and many other reptiles) can change the color of their scales. This individual clearly wanted to absorb maximum heat/ light.
Two lizards basking/ thermoregulating near each other, possibly male and female considering mating.
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Lagarto-de-Cerca-Ocidental (Sceloporus occidentalis)Observador
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Sceloporus occidentalis displaying defensive behavior. By raising its body and arching its back, it appears larger and more threatening.
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Sceloporus orcuttiObservador
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Granite spiny lizards have strongly keeled dorsal scales, allowing for better protection.
