Water anoles are remarkable creatures. Perched along the banks of steep waterfalls in the forests of Panama and Costa Rica, they’re often seen bending and peering down at rushing streams below as if ...

The ubiquitous brown anoles that you’ve probably seen skirting around the nearest bush or tree are not only quick little roach killers, a recent study reveals that they are unaffected when exposed to ...

Brown anoles in New Orleans exhibit extraordinary lead tolerance, surviving levels lethal to most vertebrates. A recent study reveals these invasive lizards accumulate high lead concentrations from ...

Some urban lizards have been hiding a heavy secret: They may be among the most lead-tolerant vertebrates on the planet. The average anole’s lead level was 955 micrograms per deciliter of blood, over ...

Scientists are eager to figure out why lead doesn't seem to affect brown anoles. Sharp Photography via Wikimedia Commons under CC BY-SA 4.0 When humans are exposed to lead, they can develop a host of ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Lead is highly regulated today, but that wasn’t always the case ...

Across Cuba, small lizards are known for their color-changing abilities, and now a new species has been identified. Irene Wright McClatchy News How can you tell two species apart? You would never ...

SINGAPORE - In many areas across Singapore, one may find small, slender lizards – sometimes displaying a yellow or reddish orange flap under their throats – if one looks intently enough. These lizards ...

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Anoles are a type of lizard. Water anoles form an air bubble over their nostrils when underwater. Scientists didn’t know if this bubble served a purpose, but a new study from Binghamton University has ...