The bubbles the anole lizards use may act as a "physical gill" that can pull oxygen from the water while accumulated carbon dioxide escapes into the water over the surface of the bubble in a process ...

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Knight anoles, or Anolis equestris, are one of the largest anole species, with the knight anole size often reaching over 6 inches, or 17 centimeters, in length from snout to vent. Most knight anoles ...

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Whether you've lived here a lifetime or are a new resident, you have probably noticed a small green lizard in your yard. Several different kinds of lizards inhabit our landscapes. Generally, they are ...

The Carolina anole (Anolis carolinensis), commonly called the green anole, is native to the United States and is the most common lizard found in Florida in both urban and rural areas. Some call it a ...

As a child growing up in South Dakota, I remember having a chameleon as a pet. I was fascinated how this little lizard was able to change colors depending on its surroundings. When I moved to Texas, I ...

The anole family is a large family of small and medium-sized lizards. Brown anoles aren’t native to the U.S., but they currently have made their home in several states. These lizards have a dull brown ...

In the Sept. 1 On Gardening column, a reader expressed concern about seeing more brown anoles and fewer green anoles. Many now want to know how to get rid of the brown lizards. The shift in population ...

The Pinocchio lizard -- the anole with the extra-long proboscis -- is not extinct after all. It has been rediscovered deep in the cloud forests of Ecuador. Researchers practically fell over it. A ...

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