The Green Anole

Polychrotidae: a family  of lizards known as anoles

Anoles are small and common lizards that can be found throughout the southeastern United States, the Caribbean, and various other regions of the Western world.

The green anole can change its color from a bright, leafy green to a dull brown color. Their diet includes insects and other invertebrates like crickets, spiders and moths, but they may try to eat any prey small enough.

They are found among fences, shrubs, walls, bushes and short trees. Anoles are thought to live about 4 – 8 years, including lizards captured from the wild. If cared for properly and protected from any natural dangers, it is possible for them to live well past 7 year.