How a turf war between lizards in Florida impacts mosquitoes and maybe human health.

How a turf war between lizards in Florida impacts mosquitoes and maybe human health. Brown anoles are fighting a silent battle in Florida, but “may unwittingly be helping humans by absorbing the mosquito bites, and decreasing the transmission of serious pathogens to humans.” As invasive Peter’s rock agamas push them out, mosquitoes turn to birds, potentially increasing disease spread to humans. ~ learn more