The Carolina anole is one of those animals — and there are lots of them — that goes by more than one name, including, in this case, the green anole, American anole and red-throated anole. It is also sometimes called the American chameleon, which is odd because it isn’t a chameleon at all, but it does have the chameleon-like ability to change colors. And in this shot, the little guy is giving me a chameleon-like stare down. This is another one from Fourth of July weekend down in Florida, this time at the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary near Naples. Nikon D810 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 340mm) ISO 800, f/4 at 1/250th of a second
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The Carolina anole is one of those animals — and there are lots of them — that goes by more than one name, including, in this case, the green anole, American anole and red-throated anole. It is also sometimes called the American chameleon, which is odd because it isn’t a chameleon at all, but it does have the chameleon-like ability to change colors. And in this shot, the little guy is giving me a chameleon-like stare down. This is another one from Fourth of July weekend down in Florida, this time at the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary near Naples.
Surely Geico’s gecko was conceived from the green anole! Quite a shot, Sean! I just love its attitude. : )
When we were in Florida and my son was young, we had to buy an anole at a pet store and bring it back to NY.
—– New culinarity
—– To dine or be a dinner
—– Artfully arranged.
How do you even SEE these creatures??? They are so small and blend in with their habitat so well.
great pic. this little lizard, looks like baby aligor.
I have been to the Corkscrew Sanctuary on several occasions. Very peaceful there.
Yes, great place for a morning stroll.