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Island life changed how Brazil's Noronha skink reproduces, but the lizard's strategy might be failing
Visitors to the Fernando de Noronha archipelago, located about 340 miles (545 kilometers) off the coast of Pernambuco in northeastern Brazil, soon notice a small lizard.
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The reproduction strategy of Brazil's Noronha skink has been altered by its island environment. This adaptation is likely a response to the lizard's unique circumstances, where resources may be limited and competition for mates is high. The lizard's behavior of approaching people and stealing food may be a sign that its reproduction strategy is failing, as it relies on human interaction for sustenance.
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