"Gliding" in Amphibians and Reptiles, with a Remark on an Arboreal Adaptation in the Lizard, Anolis carolinensis carolinensis Voigt

Abstract

The ability of some amphibians and reptiles to descend through the air from great heights without harm is reviewed. Among living species, two extremes of development of this arboreal adaptation are recognized on the basis of two different modes of descent: gliding and parachuting. The ability to parachute is reported for the Carolina Anole, Anolis carolinensis carolinensis Voigt.