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Lizard attacks a sunbird nest at Wilderness Orchard. Girgit attacks a sunbird nest at the Wilderness Orchard in Delhi: No harm done, fortunately Despite it's dangerous sounding name and visage / persona, the Girgit or Calotes lizard is not just harmless but also useful, as it exterminates insect pests. Rang badal gaye uske girgit ke tarah! Why do people accuse each other of changing colours like a Girgit? The Calotes Lizard has been much maligned by this analogy, for no fault of its own... Look at those lovely dainty toes and feet... What is that interesting reptilian behaviour wherein it raises and lowers its head rapidly, up and down? Indian cities have these bloodsuckers: Girgit lizard is harmless and useful for pest extermination. Commonly seen in city gardens, they are an interesting
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