6780. Why is basking important to the Oriental Garden Lizard?

 11 August 2026

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Create a video. A bright sunny morning at 9am in Singapore's forested area beside a slow flowing river. There are birds, butterflies and dragonflies. Ms Tan, a Chinese lady in white blouse and green slacks walks on the forest paths to take wildlife photography. She breathes in the fresh air and closes her eyes to count up to ten. She opens her eyes. Suddenly, she sees an adult Oriental Garden Lizard with an orange throat scurrying up the tree trunk to the tree top on her right side. "That is a handsome male Oriental Garden Lizard!" she says to her lady friend who wears a floral blouse and black pants accompanying her. Ms Tan focuses her DSLR camera with zoom lens onto the lizard. The lizard is high up on the tree trunk to bask. "Why does the lizard bask?" asked the lady friend. "Basking is very important in Oriental Garden Lizards as they are cold-blooded," Ms Tan informs her friend. "Sunlight warms it so that it can be active to hunt and digest food. Also the sunlight on its skin causes Vitamin D3 production. Vitamin D3 is need to aid the absorption of the calcium in its food, to produce strong bones and healthy immune system."

 

 

 

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SECOND VIDEO

11 Aug 2026 video using Capcut 

 

 

 

 

The Oriental Garden Lizard is a cold-blooded reptile. It needs sunlight. Sunlight warms it so that it can be active to hunt and digest food. Also the sunlight on its skin causes Vitamin D3 production. Vitamin D3 is need to aid the absorption of the calcium in its food, to produce strong bones and healthy immune system. 

Vitamin D3 helps the Oriental Garden Lizard's body absorb calcium and phosphorus from the food. It keeps its bones strong, helps its muscles work well, and supports its immune system. Its skin makes it from sunlight, and it can also get Vit D3 from some food.

Key Jobs in Your Body

Bone Health: Builds hard bones and stops them from getting weak or soft.
Muscle Strength: Helps muscles move right and keeps your balance steady.
Immune Support: Aids your body in fighting off germs and reduces swelling.
Cell Balance: Assists with normal cell growth and brain activity. [1, 2, 3, 4]