Tag: lizards
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Toxic Resilience: New Orleans Lizards Thrive Amidst Lead Contamination
Toxic Resilience: New Orleans Lizards Thrive Amidst Lead Contamination The surprising survival of Anole lizards in a lead-laden environment raises questions about adaptation and environmental health. New Orleans, a city renowned for its vibrant culture and unique atmosphere, is also grappling with a persistent environmental challenge: lead contamination. While the dangers of lead exposure to…
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New Orleans’ Resilient Reptiles: A Surprising Study on Lead Exposure and Adaptation
New Orleans’ Resilient Reptiles: A Surprising Study on Lead Exposure and Adaptation A closer look at how urban lizards are faring in a lead-contaminated environment. New Orleans, a city celebrated for its vibrant culture and unique charm, also presents a complex urban ecosystem where the remnants of its industrial past continue to shape its present.…