a sunlit moment among the dunes: the coachella valley fringe-toed lizard

desert habitat coachella valley fringetoed lizard sandy dune vegetation creosote bushes ocotillo plants bright blue sky basking arid environment wildlife ecosystem reptiles adaptation sunlight natural flora fauna biodiversity landscape animal herpetology endemic species sand dunes survival balance nature climate ecological niche scaled creatures biome dry sunbathing terrain observation heat outdoor exploration dynamics interaction fringe-toed sun-drenched basks warm body perfectly adapted blend surroundings lizard39aph39s delicate fringe toes navigate loose ease surrounding patches sparse including resilient aromatic leaves tall slender