This male lizard went from catching some rays to catching his friend — as a pal almost fell from the plant they were sunbathing on.

The pair of lizards were happily basking in the sunshine together when one moved a bit too suddenly and rocked the plant, causing his mate to lose balance and topple from his perch.

But just as he looked certain to fall to the ground, the brave leaping lizard dived to the rescue and helped his buddy down while barely clinging on to the plant stem.

The drama was captured by photographer Alexey Tymoshenko, 19.

Alexey, from Ukraine, said: "I took these pictures by my parents’ summer house when I was visiting one day.

"When I was younger I used to play with the lizards and they become very friendly after they get used to you, usually after about half an hour.

"Once they understand you won’t do them any harm they allow you to do anything — play with them, photograph them and so on.

"But I never thought they could be so strong and helpful to each other when disaster strikes.

"I was really surprised by the scene but I was really glad I had my camera ready and pointing at them both." (wrapup)

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