Mother Lizard Cares For Her Eggs | BBC Earth

Most lizards leave their eggs behind, but not this one! In the forests of North America, the five-lined skink carefully warms her eggs, just like a mother robin.

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This clip is taken from 'Life In Cold Blood' (2008)
In telling the epic story of the reptiles and amphibians David Attenborough completes his overview of life on the planet. The very latest technology enables extraordinary and previously unseen behaviour to be captured in intimate detail, overturning the myth that cold blooded life is slow, solitary and primitive and revealing these creatures to be as dramatic, social, sophisticated and passionate as warm blooded animals. As with Life in the Undergrowth, this series will change the audience's perceptions forever - giving them a new, warm-hearted relationship with Life in Cold Blood.

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[copycatcodm]

Its so fascinating how nature works, even the lizards are guarding its eggs until they hatch

[leongliyang]

Awww.... Mommy skink is cold blooded with warm heart

[naturesmomentstv]

Such a touching scene! Even in the reptile world, motherhood is just as powerful

[enam]

Nature is amazing and beautiful. That’s why We MUST protect the forest and every habitat

[VirtualEcosystem]

Such a heartwarming and fascinating video! It’s incredible to see a mother lizard’s dedication in protecting her eggs. BBC Earth perfectly captures this rare and beautiful moment in stunning detail! 🦎🥚✨

[jametalboy]

Even a lizard story told by Sir David, gets so damn interesting...well researched, documented & filmed

[yahalintra]

BBC Earth is my escape. Whenever I'm feeling down or overwhelmed with work, I turn to this channel. The breathtaking visuals, soothing narration, and incredible wonders of nature help me find peace. It's like a healing therapy for my mind. Thank you for these magical videos!❤

[imtiazdar]

Thank you Sir D. Attenborough, spring has been here in BC, Canada for a week now, and the pink buds of the cherry blossoms are starting to appear. More beautiful scenes in the next weeks. 🦋

[memoriam.victoriam]

I’m just trying to figure out how that tiny thing laid all those eggs 😵‍💫

[medusagorgon]

Their tails are visually fun to look at. This was truly sweet.

[Dokushin]

Thank you for showing off this beautiful species native to my home! I take great pains to invite them into my yard by avoiding pesticides and leaving plenty of fallen logs and rocks for basking and hiding! I have green anoles (another native lizard species), a resident carpenter frog, and the occasional five lined skink! Even snakes visit on occasion!

[tylerm]

it's pretty cool that I went my whole life living in North Chicago, Illinois suburbs, USA and never saw a skink lizard anywhere ( and I looked!) then I went to school 6 hours south near the border of the state, and in one of the many amazing Forest Preserves I spotted a couple skinks like this. It was possibly the quickest reptile I've seen, There was no hope of trying to catch it. Off topic but the reason Florida is my favorite state is bc the amount of bio-diversity, from the forests/ swamps and fields to the lakes and warm Atlantic ocean it's wildlife lover's dream. Watch out for invasive animals everyone!

[wildnatureus]

BBC Earth always brings incredibly fascinating perspectives on nature!

[alexiscondit]

These skinks are a delightful sight in my home of southern Oregon. Always been an avid herper, and our diversity of reptiles is amazing.

[muddaththiribn-inadhir]

Ah, seeing the young ones, and the care they get, I wish I were a young forever.

[DiscoverNatureFrancais]

The motherhood of both humans and lizards reflects protection and sacrifice for their offspring. Just as a mother always shelters and cares for her child from a young age, a mother lizard also guards her eggs, keeping them safe from danger. Both demonstrate the sacred maternal instinct no matter the species, love and responsibility for one's offspring remain a powerful force.

[WildLifeFromScreen]

Motherly love knows no bounds—even in the reptile world! It’s amazing to see how this lizard protects her eggs with such care. Nature never ceases to amaze!

[theck]

Amazing photography❣️ Love learning❣️ Amazing follow up showing the eggs, and later the hatchlings❣️ 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[metarcee]

I think it's interesting that she turns the eggs when she warms them.

[squirrel-]

Wow ...that shiny blue 🔵 colour of that tail..