Study: Lizards bask for more than warmth
Monday, April 20, 2009 - 16:42
in Biology & Nature
Keeping warm isn't the only reason lizards and other cold-blooded critters bask in the sun. According to a study published in the May/June issue of Physiological and Biochemical Zoology, chameleons alter their sunbathing behavior based on their need for vitamin D.