beneath the sun in the desert: 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 behavior herpetology endemic species sand dunes survival balance nature conservation adaptations climate ecological niche scaled creatures biome dry sunbathing observation beauty heat outdoor exploration dynamics interaction wonders sunlit encounter fringe-toed sun-drenched basks body perfectly adapted surroundings lizard39aph39s delicate toes navigate loose ease surrounding patches resilient aromatic leaves slender