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Western Fence Lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis)Observer
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Western fence lizard, young of the year. Body is about 3 cm and tail is a bit longer.
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Southern Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata)Observer
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Male alligator lizard grasping female lizard's head.
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California Thrasher (Toxostoma redivivum)Observer
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California thrasher in Top of the World, Laguna Beach. He sang multiple songs.
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Desert Blonde Tarantula (Aphonopelma chalcodes)Observer
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Missing LocationDescription
This tarantula occupied a hole near where we camped. Yesterday we watched a gopher snake go down this same hole. We coaxed it out using a slender piece of dead grass. It tugged on the grass and then emerged.
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California Swollenstinger Scorpion (Anuroctonus pococki)Observer
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This scorpion was nestled in a small depression.
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Leconte's Thrasher (Toxostoma lecontei)Observer
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A pair of California thrashers were foraging around Kelso Dunes.
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Western Fence Lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis)Observer
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Two western fence lizards together on Ord Mountain, CA
