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The many consequences of urbanization on an endemic Cuban lizard
As urbanization continues to reshape landscapes, its effects on wildlife have become a subject of growing concern. In the unique context of Cuba, a…
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Parallel Urban Adaptation from Phenotype to Genotype in Anolis Lizards
Anolis lizards (known as anoles) are models for studying evolution in the wild. Not only do anoles have a history of repeatedly diversifying to…
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Infographic: The right temperature
Pineapples and Whales recently created an infographic about parallel evolution in urban anole populations! It’s based on this study in Nature Ecology & Evolution:…
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Urban Observation of the Week: NOLA Anoles
New Orleans is a great city — good food, good people, good drinks. But the best part about New Orleans? LIZARDS! Keep your eyes…
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SICB 2020: How is Light Effecting Behavior and Physiology of Anoles?
Urbanization is becoming a huge concern and many researchers at SICB 2020 wanted to study the effects it has on the surrounding wildlife. Laura…
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Evolution 2019: Do Anoles Adapt to Urbanization in Similar Ways? Maybe.
A major outstanding question in urban evolution (and evolutionary biology in general) is whether adaptation occurs in similar ways in different populations and across…
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Evolution 2019: Urban Lizard Morphology Changes After Hurricane Maria
Kevin Aviles-Rodriguez, a contributor here at LITC, studies urban adaptation and behavior of Anolis lizards. Previously, we told you all about Kevin’s research on escape…
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Evolution 2019: How Do Anoles Handle Artificial Light at Night?
In the second of four urban anole presentations at Evolution, Emmanuel D’Agostino does a great job summarizing new research by LITC contributor Chris Thawley. Chris’…
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Evolution 2019: Urban Lizards Have Wider and Longer Toepads
Anole lizards are adapting to urbanization. Anolis cristatellus in particular has rapidly and repeatedly evolved larger toepads with more lamellae (among many other trait shifts) in…
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Concrete Escape: Increased Wariness of Anoles when Escaping from Cement Walls
This week we are cross-posting from Anole Annals. Check out the original post here. Fig. 1. Anoles perched on various manmade surfaces Lizards in…