How a turf war between lizards in Florida impacts mosquitoes and maybe human health

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Mar 6, 2025, 8:18 am165 pts
Mosquitoes might be the bane of a summer barbecue in Kendall or a stroll on Miami Beach, but researchers in Florida are now also looking at the insects' more obscure targets—and how even a tiny, orange-flapped lizard could play a role in protecting our health.

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