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In a Costa Rican rainforest, a small, semiaquatic lizard called a diving anole leaps into a stream. Minutes pass, but the anole doesn’t surface for air, as these lizards typically do.

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 ...

Read full article: 2 men charged for shooting at Harris County Pct. 5 deputy after burglarizing his home in 2024 These guys are one of the most common species of lizards in our area and can often ...

Since 2015, we have been conducting evolutionary research here on five species of remarkable lizards called anoles. Our team is working to understand one of biology’s most fundamental questions ...

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 ...

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.

An Anole (Anolis) lizard from Colombia, with an orange dewlap. A group of passionate lizard scientists have published a guide to the dozens of species of Anolis: small, brightly-coloured tree ...

If you're looking for a quiet pet that's suited for a small living space, a green anole may be an ideal choice. These small lizards can live happily in a 10-gallon aquarium tank, and they never ...

Anoles are small arboreal lizards that hail from the Americas and Caribbean. There are different varieties, including the only native U.S. variation: the green anole. They are increasingly popular ...

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 ...