A Sunlit Encounter in the Dunes: Coachella Valley Fringe-Toed Lizard
In a sun-drenched desert habitat, a Coachella Valley fringe-toed lizard basks on a warm sandy dune, its scaled body perfectly adapted to blend in with the arid surroundings. The lizard's delicate fringe toes allow it to navigate the loose sand with ease. Surrounding it are patches of sparse desert vegetation, including resilient creosote bushes with their aromatic leaves and tall, slender ocotillo
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