Rapid changes in climate don't slow some lizards
Monday, November 26, 2012 - 20:00
in Biology & Nature
One tropical lizard's tolerance to cold is stiffer than scientists had suspected. A new study shows that the Puerto Rican lizard Anolis cristatellus has adapted to the cooler winters of Miami. The results also suggest that this lizard may be able to tolerate temperature variations caused by climate change.