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Urban Lizards Thrive: Study Reveals Social Adaptation

9/29/2025

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A study in Biology Letters finds wall lizards thrive socially in urban environments more than in rural ones.
In Rovinj, Croatia, city lizards form stronger bonds and closer contact than rural ones.
Urban infrastructure drives adaptation, boosting tolerance and cooperation among lizards.
The study highlights urban design's role in wildlife adaptation and conservation strategies and notes collaboration across multiple institutions.

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Story summary

A study in Biology Letters finds wall lizards thrive socially in urban environments more than in rural ones.
In Rovinj, Croatia, city lizards form stronger bonds and closer contact than rural ones.
Urban infrastructure drives adaptation, boosting tolerance and cooperation among lizards.
The study highlights urban design's role in wildlife adaptation and conservation strategies and notes collaboration across multiple institutions.