River Anole Behavior and Research

The video follows Nate, a lizard biologist, as he revisits Costa Rica to study the river anole, the species that inspired his career. The river anole exhibits unique behaviors, such as moving to avoid threats and disappearing underwater. A groundbreaking discovery is made when a female anole is observed rebreathing underwater, a behavior previously unknown to science. Researchers are now studying this phenomenon to understand its implications.

What was the first lizard species that sparked Nate's interest in biology?

• River Anole

• Desert Iguana

• Komodo Dragon

• Green Anole

Where did Nate and his colleague start their journey to find the River Anole?

• Amazon Rainforest

• Costa Rican Mountains

• Australian Outback

• Sahara Desert

What is the first action a River Anole takes when it senses a threat?

• It changes color

• It moves to the other side of a rock or branch

• It jumps into the water

• It makes a loud noise

What is unpredictable about the River Anole's behavior?

• Its diet

• Its mating call

• Its color change

• Its reappearance location

What unique behavior was documented underwater by the researchers?

• The lizard hunting fish

• The lizard changing colors

• The lizard holding its breath for long periods

• The lizard rebreathing its air

What did researchers notice about the air bubble on the River Anole's head?

• It was a sign of distress

• It grew and shrank, indicating rebreathing

• It was a defense mechanism

• It was used for communication

What did the researchers initially think the female lizard was doing underwater?

• Communicating

• Holding her breath

• Hunting

• Sleeping

Which university is involved in researching the River Anole's rebreathing behavior?

• Harvard University

• University of Toronto

• University of Sydney

• Oxford University

What is the first law of lizard biology according to the video?

• Expect surprises

• Lizards are predictable

• Expect the expected

• Lizards are simple creatures

What aspect of the River Anole's behavior is still being studied?

• Its migration patterns

• Its rebreathing behavior

• Its mating rituals

• Its diet