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.
Diving lizard’s built-in ‘scuba tank’ allows it to breathe underwater, scientists say
A semiaquatic lizard called a diving anole produces a special bubble atop its head to breathe underwater and avoid predators on land, according to research.
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.
Meet the scuba diving lizards breathing by bubble
What's scaly, striped and breathes underwater like a scuba diver? Water anoles! These lizards can form a bubble over their head to support breathing underwater. They're found in the tropical forests of southern Costa Rica.
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" 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.) "When you walk out into the rivers where ...
This Scuba Diving Lizard Creates its Own Harry Potter-style ‘Bubble Head Charm’ to Breathe Underwater
This scuba diving lizard creates an air bubble to breathe underwater just like Fleur Delacour in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Tiny Hats of Air Could Give 'Scuba-Diving' Lizards a Fighting Chance
Little lizards that wear snout bubbles underwater really do seem to be using them as tiny scuba tanks. Water anoles (Anolis aquaticus) made headlines a few years ago when they were caught proudly holding onto shiny pockets of air while submerged in their Costa Rican streams.
This ‘scuba diving’ lizard has a self-made air supply
In the tropical forests of Costa Rica, a small lizard uses its own form of scuba gear — an air bubble on its head that allows it to breathe underwater for extended periods 1. Although many small invertebrates use bubbles for underwater respiration,
Mini Scuba-Diving Marvel: Lizard’s Air Tank Is Right On Its Nose
To investigate whether bubbles play a crucial role in underwater respiration, Dr Swierk conducted an experiment where she applied a substance to the skin of some lizards to prevent bubble formation, while leaving a control group untreated.
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