Home> Animals > Reptiles Submit Your Photo Slide Show No 27 Of 53 Prev    Next Jesus-Christ-Lizard  Publish Date : 01-02-2008 Author : Haui Hits : 325 Rating : Not rated Thje Jesus Christ Lizard or Basiliscus is a genus of lizards that includes the basilisks. The basilisk sometimes runs as a biped. Basilisks have the unique ability to "walk" on water and, because of this, they have been dubbed as "The Jesus Lizard" or "The Jesus Christ Lizard" by analogy to the biblical passage of Matthew 14:22-34. On water, the basilisk can run at a velocity of 1.5 meters (5 feet) a second for approximately 4.5 meters (15 feet) before sinking on all fours and swimming. Flaps between their toes help support the basilisk, creating a larger surface and a pocket of air. Rate This Photo 5 - Best4321 Add Your Comment Your Name * Your Comment * Enter Validation Code * Prev    Next