This is a New Mexico Whiptail (Cnemidophorus neomexicanus).
It was found near the roadrunner:
The roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus) normally would eat the lizard. This specimen, however, is composed entirely of found objects. That is, it is made of trash collected from the city dump, by artist Olin S. Calk. It is located at exit 135 off I-10. Its beak does not open, so it does not eat lizards.
Comments
Hey, you've been hanging around near NMSU, my alma mater.
I've hiked up Aguirre Springs and to the top of the Organs - gorgeous terrain.
That roadrunner used to be at the city dump. I guess they moved it - looks like to the west side of town.
Posted by: beajerry | August 1, 2006 11:45 AM
Yeah, that's Picacho Peak behind the roadrunner, just west of town.
Posted by: Joseph j7uy5 | August 2, 2006 12:35 AM
idid You know God compered himself with a roadrunner (with cojot)
Posted by: duuni | July 22, 2007 8:26 AM
that's my dads work (:
Posted by: camilla | October 31, 2007 10:47 AM
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Posted by: Bill Bezuhly Jr. | January 9, 2008 3:02 PM