Pretty neat and unique lizards!
http://www.livescience.com/18609-lizard-surprises-scientists-andes.html
http://www.livescience.com/18609-lizard-surprises-scientists-andes.html
New Colorful Lizard Surprises Scientists in Andes
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Those are some sweet little lizards. I wonder if their small size is what allows them to survive under the alpine conditions?
^ If I had to guess, I would think it has something to do with thier color. Its probobly dark to soak up the Max amount of sun.
It's possible too that this species has antifreeze proteins in it's blood to cope with the swing in temperatures.
yeah I was thinking that may be, but for when it is still cold, but not cold enough to "shut down" dark coloration could work
not to mention semi-aquatic at those temps as well. You know the water temp has got to be chilly!