The Fan-throated Lizards are busiest in summer months. In fact, they start appearing on the plateau towards the end of the winter. Being ectothermic, these insectivorous lizards come out when the sun is out. Male lizards, measuring six to eight inches in length, are territorial. After basking in the early morning sun and foraging for insects, a large part of the day is spent covering the boundaries of their territory and warding off other males.

Lizards Of The Windmill Plateau

by Anuroop Krishnan

The Fan-throated Lizards are busiest in summer months. In fact, they start appearing on the plateau towards the end of the winter. Being ectothermic, these insectivorous lizards come out when the sun is out. Male lizards, measuring six to eight inches in length, are territorial. After basking in the early morning sun and foraging for insects, a large part of the day is spent covering the boundaries of their territory and warding off other males.