New species formed when the Mediterranean dried up
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. A new study may have uncovered why wall lizards have become the most successful reptile in the Mediterranean region. The results reveal how drastic changes in sea levels and climate 6 million years ago affected species formation in the area. The researchers believe they can now explain why the lizards became so divers
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-species-formed-when-mediterranean-dried - 2026-05-25
