Green Anole-1
by John Kirkland
Title
Green Anole-1
Artist
John Kirkland
Medium
Photograph - Digital
Description
This Green Anole tried his best to camouflage itself among the aquatic plants but he wasn't successful! The photograph was taken at Brick Pond Park in North Augusta, South Carolina.
From https://a-z-animals.com/animals/green-anole:
The green anole is the only anole that is native to the United States and is one of the best reptiles for first-time reptile owners.
The small lizard is native to Georgia and South Carolina, found in the Southeastern United States from Florida to Texas along with the Caribbean islands. It is an arboreal species that is related to the iguana. Although they are often called the American chameleon due to their color-changing ability, it is not a true chameleon, which is not native to the United States. Other names are common green anole, American green anole, Carolina anole, and red-throated anole.
Interresting Facts:
Its tail falls off when grabbed onto and it later grows back.
Like other lizards, it runs faster when yelled at.
It changes color due to melanosphere stimulating hormone (MSH).
Color changing depends on temperature, humidity, mood and health.
It must be handled gingerly.
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March 11th, 2023
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Comments (4)
Debby Pueschel
This little guy must be tiny! FL
John Kirkland replied:
He certainly wasn't big. We were searching for tree frogs and found this guy too!