Green Anole

A green anole (Anolis carolinensis) is a small, semi-arboreal lizard native to the southeastern United States. It is known for its ability to change color and for its bright pink dewlap. 🦎

The green anole is a slender lizard with a long, thin tail. Its skin is a bright green, but it has the ability to change to a brownish-gray color depending on its mood, temperature, or surroundings. The male has a large, inflatable flap of skin under its chin called a dewlap, which it uses in courtship displays and territorial disputes.

Green anoles are found in woodlands, gardens, and urban areas. They are carnivores and their diet consists of a wide variety of insects and spiders. They are an ambush predator, waiting patiently for prey to come near before making a quick dash to capture it.

Green anoles are primarily diurnal and are active during the day. They are solitary and territorial animals. When a male encounters another male, it will perform a series of head bobs and inflate its dewlap to intimidate its rival.