Throughout the Southeast, people frequently encounter a small yet captivating creature, the Green Anole.

Whether darting across garden fences, sunbathing on porch railings or climbing tree trunks, these lizards are a common sight.

Despite their everyday presence, The Green Anole possesses a range of intriguing behaviors and characteristics that make it a true gem of the wild.

Often mistaken for a chameleon, The Green Anole can change its color between shades of green and brown.

This color change is influenced by factors like mood, temperature and social interactions rather than background color.

Unlike true chameleons, Green Anoles are limited in their color range, but they use this ability to signal to other lizards.

One of the most distinctive features of the Green Anole is the Dewlap, a brightly colored throat fan that males use for communication.

Males extend their dewlap to assert dominance, attract potential mates or ward off rivals.

These visual displays are often accompanied by head bobbing and body inflation, adding to their territorial and courtship behaviors.

Primarily arboreal, Green Anoles are expert climbers thanks to the adhesive pads on their toes.

They thrive in a variety of environments, from forest and coastal plains to urban gardens and building exteriors.

Their diet consists mainly as small insects, playing a crucial role in controlling insect populations.

Despite facing competition from invasive species like the Brown Anole, the Green Anole adapts by occupying higher perches and trees.

This adaptability and their dynamic behaviors make the Green Anole a vivid example of everyday wonders found in the wild.