By Sheetal Kumari | November 13, 2025
Meet nature’s real-life miracle movers — creatures that defy gravity and glide across the water’s surface with ease.
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The name “Jesus Lizard” was given to this reptile due to its miraculous water running, whereby it sprints across rivers using its hind legs.
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Tiny hairs on its legs trap air, allowing this insect to glide effortlessly across ponds without sinking.
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These beautiful birds go through “rushing” courtship dances, running side by side on the surface of the water at incredible speeds.
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Large and light-footed, this spider skims over water in search of insects and even small fish.
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The Floating Lizard Because of surface tension, this small gecko can actually float on water and make amazingly agile escapes from predators.
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Ducks float easily on water thanks to air-filled bones, waterproof feathers, and natural buoyancy that keeps them perfectly balanced.
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During floods, fire ants form living rafts by linking their bodies together, allowing colonies to float safely until they reach dry land.
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From air-trapping hairs to rapid leg movement, these species show just how evolution turns water into a runway.
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