Ode to the Western Fence Lizard

Photo: Sama Wareh

Western fence lizards are quite awesome
They wait for bugs next to a blossom
If a tick bites them, it stops lyme disease
That must really put you at ease
One thing they really like to do is to sun
If you scare them they might run
The male has a bright blue belly and chin
Territories they strive to win
Their lifespan is up to five years long
The do push-ups to make them strong
During winter they go through hibernation
Hopefully they won’t get starvation
Western fence lizards are insectivores
Thankfully they eat lots of bugs galore
Their eggs hatch in August with 3 to 17 babies
Don’t worry, they don’t have rabies
The lizards are diurnal
Females lay one to three clutches, that’s just normal
It’s all I have for you today
Later on, come back for what else we have to say

By: Asiya Rizvi, Age: 11