Rock-Paper-Scissors-Lizard-Lizard-...Lizard?
If you've ever seen the TV series 'The big bang theory' then you should know about rock-paper-scissors-lizard-spock , the classic alternative to the game rock-paper-scissors . However, I bet you've never heard about the all lizard variant lizard-lizard-lizard . Rock-Paper-Scissors-Lizard Spock. Image credit: DMacks ( Wikimedia Commons ) Unlike the other versions, lizard-lizard-lizard is actually played in real life between lizards, and involves the competition between different colour morphs of the side-blotched lizard, all differentiated by having different coloured throats. So, without any further ado, I guess it's time to meet our contenders. In the orange corner! The big orange fighting machine. This hulk of a lizard is the 'ultra-dominant' male. These guys keep and defend a pretty large territory for lizards their size (≈100 m²). Their size and power come with some great advantages. Holding this much territory means that they have access to ...