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[[Image:Anolis_carolinensis_mating.jpg|200px|thumb|right|'''Two Carolina anoles mating''' (Wikicommons)]]

[[Image:Anolis_carolinensis_mating.jpg|200px|thumb|right|'''Two Carolina anoles mating''' (Wikicommons)]]

Lizards have breeding seasons determined by cycles of photoperiod, temperature, rainfall, and food availability. A corresponding fluctuation can be seen in male lizards and testicular size. Male lizards may also undergo behavioural changes during breeding season and become more territorial and aggressive. The most common stimulus of reproduction is a change in temperature.

Lizards have breeding seasons determined by cycles of photoperiod, temperature (most common), rainfall, and food availability. A corresponding fluctuation can be seen in male lizards and testicular size. Male lizards may also undergo behavioural changes during breeding season and become more territorial and aggressive.  

Lizard reproductive strategies vary; they may be:

Lizard reproductive strategies vary; they may be: