Saturday, September 4, 2010

Camera Critter #126

A little more than three years ago, I spent some time in San Antonio visiting my brother and friends.

I had lived in San Antonio for four years or so during my Air Force career and one of the things I remember most from those days were the lizards. Not knowing what they were, I called them chameleons.

However, on my last trip there, I knew they were actually called Green Anoles. One of the reasons I called them chameleons, was they had color-changing abilities. I only remember two colors and those two colors are shown below.

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Both critters are Green Anoles, but they are also known as the Carolina Anole, American Anole and Red-throated Anole…though I wasn’t able to photograph the critter flashing its red throat.

Misty Dawn’s Camera Critter Meme is a great way to see critters the world over. Go to the homepage here to see more. Then join the fun and add your own.

11 comments:

Gardening in a Sandbox said...

As tourists in parts of the world where they survive we are enchanted with their antics. We even try catching them...like that is going to happen. Thanks for sharing.

cat said...

They are adorable! Great shots. I hope one day I myself will find and photgraph a wild lizard.

Misty DawnS said...

They are cool! I want one. hehe I love lizards, but you already knew that.

Eds said...

Wow! creepy creatures! Great shot you got here :)

Mine is here : Beauty of Nature

Anonymous said...

What fun creatures... so delightful!

DeniseinVA said...

I think lizards are great and enjoyed your photos. I only wish I could see them more often around here.

joco said...

Hello there,
These are critters I have never seen in the green, so to speak.
Nice sharp images.

Roxxy said...

just a bit an eew creature but lovely shot you got! :) Good day!

Joanne Olivieri said...

I am not a fan of these critters but your shots are so cool I may have to re-think the fan status :)

Manz said...

little guy climbing the tree is adorable!

Gypsy Lala said...

I love lizards too. there are many type of lizards here in Singapore, most of the time, I am unable to take photo of them, they run too fast.