Even lizards have to figure our where they fit in. They have niches.

Western fence lizards in Washington state eat marine life!

The western toad

For western fence lizards, rocks are an important habitat feature or microhabitat. Microhabitats are the individual objects that make up the entire habitat.

The side blotched lizard is aptly named for the dark inky spot under its armpits.

Baby western fence lizards have blue tails as a defense against predation.