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How Silver Key Anoles are Adapting to Tropical Hurricanes

Season 1 Episode 2 | 8m 52s

On the Turks and Caicos Islands, animals have a far greater ability to adapt to a changing world than we thought. Anthony Herrel studies how Silver Key anoles have evolved to keep up with destructive weather in the tropics. With changes in legs, feet, and aerodynamics, evolution is taking place at incredible speeds.

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