Thursday, May 22, 2025

May 22, 2025

I am also a Green Anole
But I can change my color in response
To temperature, humidity, health or my mood
Unlike true Chameleons - camouflage is what they want.

Location: Longleaf Pine Preserve, New Smyrna Beach

Sources: https://srelherp.uga.edu/lizards/green-anole/

https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/design/gardening-with-wildlife/anoles/

Photo and text © 2025 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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