New research from Binghamton University has revealed that the Anolis aquaticus, a semi-aquatic lizard from Central America, uses air bubbles to breathe underwater and evade predators. These lizards, found in Costa Rican rainforests, form bubbles on their nostrils that allow them to stay submerged longer by pulling oxygen from the air. Dr. Lindsey Swierk, who led the study, found that preventing bubble formation with an emollient reduced the lizards' underwater time by 32%. This bubble-breathing behavior significantly increases their chances of survival by extending their dive time. The study was published in the journal Biology Letters.