Forest lizards genetically morph to survive life in the city

Forest lizards genetically morph to survive life in the city

As urbanisation accelerates globally, researchers hope to understand how organisms adapt and how humans can design cities to support all species.

Forest lizards genetically morph to survive life in the city

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Lizards that once dwelled in forests but now slink around...

Forest lizards genetically morph to survive life in the city

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Lizards that once dwelled in forests but now slink around urban areas have genetically morphed to survive life in the cit...

Lizards from the forests in Puerto Rico have genetically morphed to survive city life

The Puerto Rican crested anole, a brown lizard with a bright orange throat fan, has sprouted special scales to better cling to smooth surfaces like walls and windows.

Forest lizards genetically morph to survive life in city

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Lizards that once dwelled in forests but now slink around urban areas have genetically morphed to survive life in the city, researchers have found. The Puerto Rican crested anole, a brown lizard with a bright orange throat fan, has sprouted special scales to better cling to smooth surfaces like walls and windows and grown larger limbs to sprint across open areas, scientists say. “We are watching evolution as it’s unf…

Forest lizards genetically morph to survive life in the city

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Lizards that once dwelled in forests but now slink around urban areas have genetically morphed to survive life in the city, researchers have found.