thirsty lizard

When temperatures hit nearly 42C, and a wild bobtail lizard a type of blue tongued skink emerge from the bush. The lizards known locally as Bobbys – are a common sight in the area and with dog-like trust often approach people for water when the temperature gets too high, drinking from bottles and water bowls left out for them.
“He was not interested in being scared or hurt by anyone and when he had finished he just want back into the bush and was quite happy then.”