Global warming, a boon for lizards? Not so sure. The real benefits this animal can derive from warmer temperatures are greatly reduced by the ravages of deforestation.
Three researchers from the University of Boulder (United States) and Tel Aviv University (Israel) modeled the effects of deforestation combined with those of global warming, to understand the final impact on lizard populations in 'North America. In light of the results obtained, optimism is no longer really appropriate. Subscribe to read more Already subscribed? To log in, click here.