Lizards carrying deadly lead levels: They should be dead, but they are surviving

Lizards carrying deadly lead levels: They should be dead, but they are surviving

 07:01 04/09/2025

Brown anoles in New Orleans exhibit extraordinary lead tolerance, surviving levels lethal to most vertebrates. A recent study reveals these invasive lizards accumulate high lead concentrations from contaminated urban environments, including soil and insects. Genetic analysis suggests unique biological mechanisms enable their resilience, offering insights into adaptation and heavy metal toxicity.
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