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Green anole

Anolis carolinensis

Photo by Maria dB
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Field Notes

Description:

Also known as the Carolina anole and American chameleon. Green anoles can turn brown, an ability that earned them the confusing misnomer "American chameleon" (they aren't chameleons; they're anoles!). Brown anoles cannot, however, turn green.

Habitat:

North Carolina Botanical Garden

Reference Links:

Green Anole - North Carolina

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PublishedAugust 14, 2013

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