Courir sur l'eau n'est pas un problème pour le basilic vert

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00:00 For the basilisk, speed is essential.

00:04 When you feed on insects and milk, you have to be quick,

00:09 because the prey moves quickly, very quickly.

00:13 When it is in a hurry, the basilisk shows an aptitude

00:19 among the most spectacular of nature.

00:22 A real superpower.

00:29 (music)

00:32 This reptile with flat feet is so fast and light

00:41 that it can run on water at an incredible speed of 1.5 meters per second,

00:45 or more than 5 km/h.

00:48 (music)

00:52 (music)

00:55 But speed alone cannot allow such a feat.

01:04 The long toes of the hind legs, as well as the palms deployed on the surface of the water,

01:11 create small air pockets under the legs of the lizard.

01:15 And these air pockets allow it to slide on the water.

01:21 A true performance of nature.

01:25 (music)

01:28 [MUSIC PLAYING]