What determines if a lizard will increase the maximum stamina

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Sometimes when I eat a lizard it will increase my stamina, and other times it does not.

What determines whether or not eating a lizard will increase my stamina?

Best Answer

Yes, it has to be a lizard with a shining white tail.
The normal (black) lizards will have no effect on your stamina.

In a similar manner, eating fruit from trees will increase health.

Hunting lizards and fruit is a understandably a common pursuit in the game, see here for help if you're looking for it.

The bow is recommended for both pastimes.