vigilant moves: a coachella valley lizard's dance with risk

predator prey dynamics coachella valley fringetoed lizard hawk ecosystem wildlife nature survival balance life scavenger predatorprey relationship biodiversity adaptation instincts habitat endangered species reptiles birds ecology natural world food chain animal behavior conservation camouflage observation soaring alertness environmental science climate flora fauna sunbaked sand watching health cycle ecological strategies awareness lizard39aph39s encounter peril arid landscape sits alert sun-baked scales reflecting golden hues keen eyes soars overhead wings outstretched backdrop clear blue tense moment captures delicate hinges constant