Anolis Lizard Behavior in Costa Rican Rainforest

In the Costa Rican rainforest, the Anolis lizard's behavior is explored. A hungry male notices a female shedding her skin, which provides extra nutrition. The male courts the female using his rust-colored inflatable throat sack. The courtship is successful, and they mate upside down on a tree. This behavior is likened to human courtship, with the male feeling proud of his achievement.

What is the primary concern for the local insect population in the Costa Rican rainforest?

• Climate change

• The presence of a new predator

• The hunger of the Anolis lizard

• Deforestation

What additional source of nutrition does the female lizard have?

• Insects

• Fruits

• Leaves

• Her shedding skin

How does the male lizard try to attract the female?

• By inflating his throat sack

• By catching insects

• By building a nest

• By changing color

What is the outcome of the male lizard's courtship display?

• The female leaves

• They mate upside down

• The male finds another female

• The female attacks the male

How does the male lizard feel after mating?

• Proud and puffed up

• Tired

• Indifferent

• Aggressive