Rainfall, activity and social behaviour in the lizard, Anolis aeneus.
The effects of drought periods on the behaviour of a tropical lizard (Anolis aeneus) were measured. The number of lizards active at study sites and display frequencies varied inversely with days since rainfall. Animals that were artificially watered during a drought drank and showed an immediate recovery to prior, non-drought display levels. Rainfall records indicate that drought periods of the duration studied here are frequent in the natural habitat.
D000374:Aggression; D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008116:Lizards; D008297:Male; D011891:Rain; D012919:Social Behavior