[DOC] [TLE] Basiliscus (genus) - Wikipedia [PAR] Basiliscus is a genus of large corytophanid lizards, commonly known as basilisks
, which are endemic to southern Mexico, Central America, and northern South 
America. They are commonly known as the Jesus Christ lizard, or simply the 
Jesus lizard, due to their ability to run across water for significant distances 
before sinking. ... On water, the basilisk can run at a velocity of 1.5 meters (4.9 
feet) per second... [DOC] [TLE] Common basilisk - Wikipedia [PAR] The common basilisk (Basiliscus basiliscus) is a lizard found in Central and 
South American ... Younger basilisks can run 10 to 20 meters on water, while 
adults cross only a ... area of the foot, thus allowing it to run on the water for short 
distances. ... The common basilisk is named for the creature of Greek mythology 
made up... [DOC] [TLE] Amazing Animals That Walk on Water  National Geographic ... [PAR] Jun 19, 2014 ... Out of 35 species of tropical ant studied, over half could swim on the water's ... A 
photo of a Basilisk lizard running across the surface of water. ... Tiny animals can 
rest on the water's surface because their weight is supported by the ... Grebes 
have short wings and powerful legs that are set far back on their... [DOC] [TLE] How Do Animals Walk on Water? - Live Science [PAR] Jun 10, 2010 ... Tiny creatures such as insects and spiders can do it, and larger ones such as 
some reptiles, birds ... Two Western Grebes display courtship behavior by 
running across a lake. ... The basilisk lizard, water birds including the Western 
Grebe, and even some ... Most animals travel only short distances on water. [DOC] [TLE] Creatures :: AvatarSpirit.net [PAR] They can be as big as eight feet in length (minus the tail) and four feet in height ... 
It consists of a broad shield over the shoulders, extending to cover the top of the 
.... This fur flares out around its feet in a "bell bottom" type fashion. ...... The green 
plumed basilisk also has the ability to run short distances on top of water; using... [DOC] [TLE] Basilisk Printout- EnchantedLearning.com [PAR] The basilisk is a type of lizard that lives in trees in tropical regions of South 
America. ... The basilisk can run across the surface of water for short distances, 
using its hind legs and holding its body almost ... This cold-blooded animal is 
territorial. [DOC] [TLE] cheetah : the fast runner - For Children [PAR] They can go over short distances with great speeds. They can ... Some creatures 
use the method of leaving scents to border their territories. For example, the ... 
The gecko is a type of lizard that lives in hot climates. Its most ... The lizard, 
named the basilisk, can run on water and it can do this extremely fast. Flaps at 
the back... [DOC] [TLE] Running on water........ - Prototype Message Board for Xbox 360 ... [PAR] So AIDS is saying that no BIPEDAL creature can "run" up a wall. ... Except you 
can run on walls for short distances. ... Not even the basilisk can run on water. ... 
he simply keeps himself afloat using his momentum left over from running on 
land. [DOC] [TLE] BBC - Earth - Forget walking on water, this insect jumps on it [PAR] Jan 6, 2016 ... The surface of a pool of water feels sticky to a tiny insect, so how did the ... A 
plumed basilisk runs on water (Credit: Nature Picture ... can actually run across 
the water's surface for short distances. ... It doesn't sound like much, but it's like a 
human jumping over 100ft ... The animal that lives for 10,000 years. [DOC] [TLE] #basilisk #reptiles #animal #nature #lizard | Animals | Pinterest ... [PAR] Basilisk aka Jesus Lizard (so named because it runs over water) my favorite 
lizard ... Basilisk Lizards can run on top of water, and are nicknamed the Jesus 
Christ Lizard as a result. ... The Jesus Christ Lizard because it can run on water

Question: The basilisk, which can run short distances over water, is a type of this creature
Answer: Lizard