Portrait Of A Cute Florida Anole, Gecko
by Felix Lai
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Portrait Of A Cute Florida Anole, Gecko
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Felix Lai
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This photo captures a beautiful anole commonly called gecko in Florida. I have been living among them since I moved to Florida. From my own experience, they are intelligent animals and always curious about its surrounding.
Anoles are a type of lizard found in Floridian nature. Most anoles are small in size ranging from 3-6 inches in length. The Knight anole is the largest anole in the state of Florida and can get to be over 13 inches long! Green anoles are the most abundant anole in the state and are sometimes confused with chameleons because of their ability to change colors. Another striking feature of the green anole is its dew lap, or throat fan. It is attached to the throat and displayed by means of a flexible rod of cartilage which can be swung downward and forward, thereby revealing a brightly colored patch of skin. Males display their dew lap during courtship and when defending territory. This display is often accompanied by a series of head-bobs and push-ups. (http://www.floridiannature.com/Anoles.htm)
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October 7th, 2020
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