Reptiles and amphibians may look like hangovers from the past, but they are amazing innovators. The pebble toad turns into a rubber ball to roll and bounce away from its enemies. Extreme slow-motion shows how a Jesus Christ lizard runs on water, and how a chameleon fires an extendible tongue at its prey with unfailing accuracy.

Originally released by BBC Worldwide Learning, 2009. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on November 21, 2019.