Island and Mainland lizards (IMAGE) American Friends of Tel Aviv University Caption A photograph of a "small island" lizard (left) and a close relative from the mainland (right). It's an example of how island species can develop, but this example can't be extrapolated as a law of nature, says Tel Aviv University's Dr. Shai Meiri. Credit AFTAU Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.