Some lizards 'scuba dive' by using air bubbles to breathe underwater
A particular type of semi-aquatic lizard has something truly unique to show us about the art of survival with air bubbles underwater.
Scuba-Diving Lizards Use Bubbles To Escape Predators In Costa Rica‌
New research reveals that scuba-diving lizards, described as "the chicken nuggets of the forest," use a bubble to breathe underwater
‘Scuba-Diving’ Lizards Breathe with Underwater Air Bubbles to Evade Predators
In the tropical forests of southern Costa Rica, a small, semi-aquatic lizard has evolved an unusual survival technique. Water anoles create a bubble over their nostrils to breathe underwater and avoid predators,
This lizard’s skin creates an underwater bubble helmet
Animals have evolved all manner of methods to evade danger. For one lizard species living in the tropical forests of Costa Rica, their unique escape tactic involves a makeshift oxygen tank that allows them to hide underwater nearly as long as the Guinness World Record for a human holding their breath.
Why This Tiny Lizard Dives With a Natural Scuba Tank
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.
Lizard native to Costa Rica and Panama uses bubble to breathe underwater, new study finds
A species of semi-aquatic lizard produces a special bubble over its nostrils to breathe underwater. (Photo by Lindsey Swierk via Courthouse News) (CN) — It took humans awhile to figure out how to swim underwater for long periods of time with scuba diving suits and other technology,
"Scuba-diving" lizard evolved bubble-breathing trick to dodge predators
The assistant research professor of biological sciences at Binghamton University studies Anolis aquaticus, the lizard best known for being semi-aquatic, color-changing and 5 to 8 inches long (13 to 20 centimeters.
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