Author Archives: Daniel Scantlebury

Macroevolutionary methods in R workshop in Santa Barbara, CA June 11-15, 2012

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Daniel Scantlebury

If you’ve read papers published over the last few years on Anolis diversification, you’ve likely noticed a common pattern: the papers present sophisticated analyses of macroevolutionary patterns that were conducted in R (for instance: 1, 2, and see this teaser … Continue reading →

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Anolis hendersoni in the Dominican Republic

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Daniel Scantlebury

Here’s a close up of the Anolis hendersoni I found sleeping one fateful night inside the Dominican Republic. Prior to finding this species, I had spent the evening looking for Sphaerodactylus armstrongi and S. streptophorus on the northern slopes of … Continue reading →

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Can You Spot the Sleeping Anole?

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Daniel Scantlebury

If you can find the sleeping anole in those photo, you will have contributed to cataloging the anole fauna of the Dominican Republic.  Points if you can identify the species.  Hint – the photo was taken on the northern slopes … Continue reading →

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Thanks-giving Far from Home

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Daniel Scantlebury

Part of any field-based research program are the random, unimagined discoveries that develop into fascinating side projects. (I’m sure that statement made my advisor’s blood pressure swell a tad).  One such “discovery” I’ve been a part of during my adventures … Continue reading →

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Honey Holes and Rare Anoles

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Daniel Scantlebury

Saludos desede la República Dominicana! I’m just past the middle of a 6 week trip to the eastern half of Hispaniola to collect specimens and ecological data for geckos of the genus Sphaerodactylus as part of my thesis work.  I’m … Continue reading →

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