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 creature uses air bubbles to stay alive underwater. See the odd technique
Not only are the lizards able to stay underwater for an extended period of time, they do so by creating air bubbles on their snouts that they “rebreathe,” Swierk said in a study published Sept. 18 in the peer-reviewed journal Biology Letters.
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 lizards use bubbles to breathe underwater
Water anoles are a type of semi-aquatic lizard found in the tropical forest of Costa Rica.
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.
"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.
Lizards known as 'chicken nuggets of the forest' use bubble to breathe underwater
Water anoles - a type of semi-aquatic lizard found in the tropical forests of Costa Rica - utilise the unique technique to avoid birds and snakes that prey on them, say American scientists.
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