Life in Cold Blood (2008)
S01E03 Dragons of the Dry
Episode Overview
In this third episode, the fascinating variety and social interactions of lizards are highlighted. Although these creatures are masters of disguise, they sometimes need to reveal themselves to fend off competitors. Attenborough showcases an anole reacting to a mirror, prompting it to display its vibrant throat flap as a warning. Madagascar boasts over 60 chameleon species, including Meller's chameleon from Malawi, where two males engage in a jousting competition. A female South African dwarf chameleon exhibits color-changing communication for courting, while its powerful tongue is seen capturing prey. In southern Australia, Attenborough uses a baited fishing rod to lure the rare pygmy bluetongue skink, previously believed extinct for three decades until its rediscovery in 1992. Shinglebacks, known for their strong pair bonds, reunite annually for up to 20 years. Near South Africa's Orange River, large flocks of flat lizards feast on black flies, while males engage in social disputes. The
