J.B. Ruff 1967 Journal 2/ May 6 Algodonas Dunes area Imperial Co., CA up on their legs to keep from getting too hot letting the cooler air flow around + under them. RES feels when they do this They are “pushing the limit” so to speak. As the sun is so on and off and it has generally been been a cool overcast year they may be trying to get added light and heat may be to make up for last time. This animal was oriented so it was facing right at the sun. The nearest creosote bush was about 20 yards away and was only about two feet tall. The vent temp was 39.9°C; substratum bulb buried in sand = 47.5°; Air temp bulb shaded and 1/2” above the sand varied from 25.7- 27.0 as the breeze blew gently. There was gravel mixed with sand in large patches nearby which the lizard seems to match better