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- I spend my days on rocky glades.
- Soaking up sun or hiding in shade.
- Colorful scales I’ve got in spades.
- I run real fast when I’m afraid.
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Eastern Collared Lizard
Eastern collared lizards live on dry, rocky glades scattered across southern Missouri. The colorful carnivores are Missouri’s fastest reptile. They can reach speeds up to 15 miles per hour when chasing down prey like grasshoppers or dashing away from predators like roadrunners. If a collared lizard has a need for extra speed, it stands upright and runs on its hind legs, using its long tail for balance.
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Photographer – David Stonner
Designer – Marci Porter
Designer – Les Fortenberry
Art Director – Cliff White
Editor – Matt Seek
Subscriptions – Laura Scheuler
Magazine Manager – Stephanie Thurber