secrets of the desert: the coachella valley fringe-toed lizard and its hidden nest

fringetoed lizard coachella valley nesting behavior reptile desert habitat wildlife eggs natural conservation biodiversity sand dunes ecology animal reproduction herpetology environmental science species ecosystem arid region native flora endangered nature observation reproductive strategies animals tracking egg laying preservation ecological balance sandy reptilian predator awareness life cycle warm climate dynamics evolutionary adaptations interaction incubation fringe-toed secretive scene captures nest discreetly nestled environment partially covered small pale visible showcasing lizard’s distinctive fringed toes patterned scales blending harmoniously