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Lizard Pushups: territorial behavior

Introduction

If you live in an area where lizards are commonly seen, you have probably seen a lizard doing "pushups" -- elevating the head or upper body in a series of jerky movements. Why do they do this?

In this module, you will learn about lizard behavior, and some methods for studying behavior. The module walks you through a series of situations and decisions, simulating the process of studying behavior, using animated lizards.

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