The common basilisk lizard is known as the Jesus Christ lizard for its astounding ability to literally run on water.

Found mostly in Central American rainforests, the lizards bask in the trees to warm up their cold blood, which leaves them open to predators like birds. When startled by its enemies, the Jesus lizard will often jump down on to a stream or river and make its speedy escape across the water.

The Jesus lizard is just one of the amazing species profiled in BBC Earth's series, LIFE. Get more information on the series' Facebook page and website.