Can you #FindThatLizard?
You’re looking for a Madrean alligator lizard, Elgaria kingii. When I was doing fieldwork with my undergraduates, one of these elusive creatures gave them the scare of their lives.
We were looking for tree lizards, when a snake popped its head up.
*Challenge in thread
You’re looking for a Madrean alligator lizard, Elgaria kingii. When I was doing fieldwork with my undergraduates, one of these elusive creatures gave them the scare of their lives.
We were looking for tree lizards, when a snake popped its head up.
*Challenge in thread
November 12, 2026 at 12:39 AM
Can you #FindThatLizard?
You’re looking for a Madrean alligator lizard, Elgaria kingii. When I was doing fieldwork with my undergraduates, one of these elusive creatures gave them the scare of their lives.
We were looking for tree lizards, when a snake popped its head up.
*Challenge in thread
You’re looking for a Madrean alligator lizard, Elgaria kingii. When I was doing fieldwork with my undergraduates, one of these elusive creatures gave them the scare of their lives.
We were looking for tree lizards, when a snake popped its head up.
*Challenge in thread
Can you #FindThatLizard? You’re looking for a juvenile Sonoran spotted whiptail, Aspidoscelis sonorae.
This species of whiptail lizard is all female, no males, and reproduces by parthenogenesis, cloning itself.
Reference photo credit: Eric Johnson CC BY-NC
This species of whiptail lizard is all female, no males, and reproduces by parthenogenesis, cloning itself.
Reference photo credit: Eric Johnson CC BY-NC
November 5, 2026 at 2:46 AM
Can you #FindThatLizard? You’re looking for a juvenile Sonoran spotted whiptail, Aspidoscelis sonorae.
This species of whiptail lizard is all female, no males, and reproduces by parthenogenesis, cloning itself.
Reference photo credit: Eric Johnson CC BY-NC
This species of whiptail lizard is all female, no males, and reproduces by parthenogenesis, cloning itself.
Reference photo credit: Eric Johnson CC BY-NC
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November 5, 2026 at 5:37 AM
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#FindThatLizard time!
However, females engage in pseudocopulation where one female will bite and mount another to trigger the hormones that lead to egg production.
How did an all female species of lizard even occur?
How did an all female species of lizard even occur?
November 5, 2026 at 3:18 AM
#FindThatLizard time!
Finally, yes 😅 This reminded me of this 👇 If I remember correctly, she started this game during the pandemic and I did play a few times and had totally forgotten about it.
About #FindThatLizard — Dr. Earyn McGee share.google/kmFzPOSYBZhW...
About #FindThatLizard — Dr. Earyn McGee share.google/kmFzPOSYBZhW...
About #FindThatLizard — Dr. Earyn McGee
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November 3, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Finally, yes 😅 This reminded me of this 👇 If I remember correctly, she started this game during the pandemic and I did play a few times and had totally forgotten about it.
About #FindThatLizard — Dr. Earyn McGee share.google/kmFzPOSYBZhW...
About #FindThatLizard — Dr. Earyn McGee share.google/kmFzPOSYBZhW...
Can you #FindThatLizard?! You’re searching for a side-blotched lizard, Uta stansburiana.
(Challenge photo in thread)
(Challenge photo in thread)
October 28, 2026 at 11:23 PM
Can you #FindThatLizard?! You’re searching for a side-blotched lizard, Uta stansburiana.
(Challenge photo in thread)
(Challenge photo in thread)
Not this one cause I remembered where he was lol. Hopefully the hour one will make the #FindThatLizard book!
October 23, 2026 at 3:46 AM
Not this one cause I remembered where he was lol. Hopefully the hour one will make the #FindThatLizard book!
For an animal that relies on camouflage to avoid predators, lizards sure can be conspicuous. Can you #FindThatLizard?
Challenge photo⬇️
Challenge photo⬇️
October 21, 2026 at 10:32 PM
For an animal that relies on camouflage to avoid predators, lizards sure can be conspicuous. Can you #FindThatLizard?
Challenge photo⬇️
Challenge photo⬇️
"Mmm, nice clear bedding planes, that looks like it's probably shale but it could be sandstone…oh wait I was trying to #FindThatLizard!"
…I did not.
…I did not.
At one site, we had a large male Yarrow's spiny lizard, Sceloporus jarrovii, the lizard you're looking for. This particular lizard liked to do push-ups on a large rock, making sure all other males could see him & be afraid.
He also wanted the females to see him as the strong potential mate he was.
He also wanted the females to see him as the strong potential mate he was.
October 22, 2026 at 2:19 AM
"Mmm, nice clear bedding planes, that looks like it's probably shale but it could be sandstone…oh wait I was trying to #FindThatLizard!"
…I did not.
…I did not.
October 21, 2026 at 1:11 AM
You of all people couldn't #FindThatLizard ? I can't believe it!
October 19, 2026 at 1:45 AM
You of all people couldn't #FindThatLizard ? I can't believe it!
October 18, 2026 at 6:05 PM
As a competitive person, and someone who works in ecology, #FindThatLizard is the most humbling of games. I thought it was top right corner but…
I also wanted to say thank you for helping me celebrate the scholarship awardees! Even though we are not doing an award this year, I will start fundraising soon for next year.
October 16, 2026 at 2:27 AM
As a competitive person, and someone who works in ecology, #FindThatLizard is the most humbling of games. I thought it was top right corner but…
Can you #FindThatLizard? You’re looking for a western fence lizard, Sceloporus occidentalis.
Scroll for the solution!
Scroll for the solution!
October 15, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Can you #FindThatLizard? You’re looking for a western fence lizard, Sceloporus occidentalis.
Scroll for the solution!
Scroll for the solution!
Please help me in congratulating our final #FindThatLizard Scholarship Awardee Emilia Rodríguez.
She is a Biotechnology undergraduate student from Ecuador, one of the most biodiverse countries in the world.
She is a Biotechnology undergraduate student from Ecuador, one of the most biodiverse countries in the world.
October 13, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Please help me in congratulating our final #FindThatLizard Scholarship Awardee Emilia Rodríguez.
She is a Biotechnology undergraduate student from Ecuador, one of the most biodiverse countries in the world.
She is a Biotechnology undergraduate student from Ecuador, one of the most biodiverse countries in the world.
Please help me in congratulating Claudia Jazmín Martínez-Ramírez one of last years #FindThatLizard Scholarship Awardees.
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October 12, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Please help me in congratulating Claudia Jazmín Martínez-Ramírez one of last years #FindThatLizard Scholarship Awardees.
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Help me in congratulating Maddy!
is an elementary school student and her goal in life is to become a herpetologist.
#FindThatLizard Scholarship Recipient 2/4
is an elementary school student and her goal in life is to become a herpetologist.
#FindThatLizard Scholarship Recipient 2/4
October 6, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Help me in congratulating Maddy!
is an elementary school student and her goal in life is to become a herpetologist.
#FindThatLizard Scholarship Recipient 2/4
is an elementary school student and her goal in life is to become a herpetologist.
#FindThatLizard Scholarship Recipient 2/4
Please help me in congratulating #FindThatLizard Scholarship Awardee, Symorah Johnson!! 🦎💜
October 2, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Please help me in congratulating #FindThatLizard Scholarship Awardee, Symorah Johnson!! 🦎💜
Last year you all helped me raise almost $4,000 in scholarship funds. I’d like to introduce you to the wonderful scientists who received a #FindThatLizard Scholarship. 🦎
October 1, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Last year you all helped me raise almost $4,000 in scholarship funds. I’d like to introduce you to the wonderful scientists who received a #FindThatLizard Scholarship. 🦎
When I first started #FindThatLizard, it was a way to engage with people virtually because I lacked the resources and know-how to bring people together in person.
(You’re searching for a western fence lizard)
(You’re searching for a western fence lizard)
September 30, 2026 at 10:11 PM
When I first started #FindThatLizard, it was a way to engage with people virtually because I lacked the resources and know-how to bring people together in person.
(You’re searching for a western fence lizard)
(You’re searching for a western fence lizard)
Can you #FindThatLizard ?
Last weekend's Lizard Art Walk was soooo much fun! During the event, I take folks on a short hike, and then we sculpt lizards out of clay. We talk about the different lizards we might see, the microhabitats they live in, and why they're important to their ecosystems. 🦎
Last weekend's Lizard Art Walk was soooo much fun! During the event, I take folks on a short hike, and then we sculpt lizards out of clay. We talk about the different lizards we might see, the microhabitats they live in, and why they're important to their ecosystems. 🦎
September 30, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Can you #FindThatLizard ?
Last weekend's Lizard Art Walk was soooo much fun! During the event, I take folks on a short hike, and then we sculpt lizards out of clay. We talk about the different lizards we might see, the microhabitats they live in, and why they're important to their ecosystems. 🦎
Last weekend's Lizard Art Walk was soooo much fun! During the event, I take folks on a short hike, and then we sculpt lizards out of clay. We talk about the different lizards we might see, the microhabitats they live in, and why they're important to their ecosystems. 🦎
Can you #FindThatLizard? I did!
In addition to panting, lizards move from sunny perches into shade.
However, this means they lose time for catching prey, defending territory, or finding mates. Panting allows them to stay out longer.
It does come with some potential trade-offs. Panting is a form of evaporative cooling.
However, this means they lose time for catching prey, defending territory, or finding mates. Panting allows them to stay out longer.
It does come with some potential trade-offs. Panting is a form of evaporative cooling.
September 24, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Can you #FindThatLizard? I did!
Take a break from the chaos and #FindThatLizard!
Can you #FindThatLizard?! 🦎
Lizards pant to cool themselves off when temperatures get too high!
All animals need ways to cool down, lizards included, because they can overheat. Humans sweat, birds bathe or swim, and pigs roll in mud. So it makes sense that lizards would have a cooling strategy.
Lizards pant to cool themselves off when temperatures get too high!
All animals need ways to cool down, lizards included, because they can overheat. Humans sweat, birds bathe or swim, and pigs roll in mud. So it makes sense that lizards would have a cooling strategy.
September 24, 2026 at 4:58 AM
Take a break from the chaos and #FindThatLizard!
Can you #FindThatLizard?! 🦎
Lizards pant to cool themselves off when temperatures get too high!
All animals need ways to cool down, lizards included, because they can overheat. Humans sweat, birds bathe or swim, and pigs roll in mud. So it makes sense that lizards would have a cooling strategy.
Lizards pant to cool themselves off when temperatures get too high!
All animals need ways to cool down, lizards included, because they can overheat. Humans sweat, birds bathe or swim, and pigs roll in mud. So it makes sense that lizards would have a cooling strategy.
September 24, 2026 at 1:45 AM
Can you #FindThatLizard?! 🦎
Lizards pant to cool themselves off when temperatures get too high!
All animals need ways to cool down, lizards included, because they can overheat. Humans sweat, birds bathe or swim, and pigs roll in mud. So it makes sense that lizards would have a cooling strategy.
Lizards pant to cool themselves off when temperatures get too high!
All animals need ways to cool down, lizards included, because they can overheat. Humans sweat, birds bathe or swim, and pigs roll in mud. So it makes sense that lizards would have a cooling strategy.