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Animals
A blistering-fast striped lizard of bare sand, active in the hottest part of the hottest days.
Field facts
HabitatSand dunes, sand prairie, bare sandy ground
RangeNorthwestern and southwestern sand country
When to lookMay to September
StatusLeast Concern; local (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesFive-lined Skink — shiny, slower
Field note: It can sprint at close to 18 miles an hour across open sand.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Stay on dune trails; loose sand habitat is easily eroded.
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