What's scaly, striped and breathes underwater like a scuba diver? Water anoles, a semi-aquatic lizard found in the tropical forests of southern Costa Rica. These green-brown water anoles can dive ...

Almost every animal in the rainforest enjoys snacking on water anoles, but slippery skin and an ability to carry an air bubble underwater help them survive. By Sara Novak Water anoles, semiaquatic ...

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HOUSTON – If you’ve lived in Houston or Southeast Texas for any period of time, chances are you have probably noticed the small green lizards known as the Green Anole. These guys are one of the most ...

Editor’s note: A version of this story appeared in CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. Komodo dragons with iron-tipped teeth. Thirteen-foot-long ...

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 ...

Scuba-diving water anoles create a breathing bubble hat to help them stay submerged for long periods of time. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...

A group of passionate lizard scientists have published a guide to the dozens of species of Anolis: small, brightly-coloured tree lizards related to iguanas. Colombia holds more than 75 species of ...

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 ...

Can one Florida invasive lizard preying on another that doesn't belong here lead to more mosquito bites and dangerous viruses for us all? Researchers suspect the answer might be 'yes.' Invasive brown ...

Small lizards in New Orleans have an “unprecedented” tolerance for the toxic heavy metal. How are they even alive? The brown anole (Anolis sagrei) also known as the Bahamas anole was native to the ...

The Georgia Tech-led study captures two lizard species adapting in response to competition. The study provides some of the clearest evidence to date of evolution in action. A Cuban brown anole (Anolis ...