Cleverly disguised
Anolis Lizard, El Valle de Anton, Panama
Searching to identify this lizard, I learned that there are more than 400 species of Anolis lizards. Most of them are able to change their color based on their environment, some can be up to 20 inches long, and males and females differ in appearance.
This Anole was resting in plain view, sitting motionless, snoozing and basking in the sun at the top of a palm-like leaf low by the river, his long tail wrapped around resembling the various tendrils that surround him. Even after I pointed out the lizard to other people, they had a difficulty seeing it. His disguise was perfect.
Cleverly disguised
Anolis Lizard, El Valle de Anton, Panama
Searching to identify this lizard, I learned that there are more than 400 species of Anolis lizards. Most of them are able to change their color based on their environment, some can be up to 20 inches long, and males and females differ in appearance.
This Anole was resting in plain view, sitting motionless, snoozing and basking in the sun at the top of a palm-like leaf low by the river, his long tail wrapped around resembling the various tendrils that surround him. Even after I pointed out the lizard to other people, they had a difficulty seeing it. His disguise was perfect.