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Carolina Anole (Anolis carolinensis) Basking on a fallen oak tree at a forest edge. It was rather cold out, but this guy wanted to soak up some of the warm sun. It was quite curious what exactly I was up to.<br /> <br /> Carolina anoles have the ability to change between two primary shades, green and gray-brown. Skin color may change in response to ambient temperature, sexual arousal, or environmental stress.<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/73699/carolina_anole_anolis_carolinensis.html" title="Carolina Anole (Anolis carolinensis)"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3231/73699_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=G%2B3vHE3G%2Bk9j30t92TBvCGR%2FU2Y%3D" width="102" height="152" alt="Carolina Anole (Anolis carolinensis) Basking on a fallen oak tree at a forest edge. It was rather cold out, but this guy wanted to soak up some of the warm sun. It was quite curious what exactly I was up to. At this point in photographing, it had decided I wasn&#039;t much of a threat. :)<br /> <br /> Carolina anoles have the ability to change between two primary shades, green and gray-brown. Skin color may change in response to ambient temperature, sexual arousal, or environmental stress.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/73701/carolina_anole_anolis_carolinensis.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/73700/carolina_anole_anolis_carolinensis.html Anolis carolinensis,Carolina anole,Geotagged,United States,Winter" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/73700/carolina_anole_anolis_carolinensis.html" title="Carolina Anole (Anolis carolinensis)"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3231/73700_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=080ZNIwwDLP%2Fb3b2M4e3KAapHII%3D" width="102" height="152" alt="Carolina Anole (Anolis carolinensis) Basking on a fallen oak tree at a forest edge. It was rather cold out, but this guy wanted to soak up some of the warm sun. It was quite curious what exactly I was up to.<br /> <br /> Carolina anoles have the ability to change between two primary shades, green and gray-brown. Skin color may change in response to ambient temperature, sexual arousal, or environmental stress.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/73701/carolina_anole_anolis_carolinensis.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/73699/carolina_anole_anolis_carolinensis.html Anolis carolinensis,Carolina anole,Geotagged,United States,Winter" /></a></figure> Anolis carolinensis,Carolina anole,Geotagged,United States,Winter Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Carolina Anole (Anolis carolinensis)

Basking on a fallen oak tree at a forest edge. It was rather cold out, but this guy wanted to soak up some of the warm sun. It was quite curious what exactly I was up to.

Carolina anoles have the ability to change between two primary shades, green and gray-brown. Skin color may change in response to ambient temperature, sexual arousal, or environmental stress.

Carolina Anole (Anolis carolinensis) Basking on a fallen oak tree at a forest edge. It was rather cold out, but this guy wanted to soak up some of the warm sun. It was quite curious what exactly I was up to. At this point in photographing, it had decided I wasn't much of a threat. :)<br /> <br /> Carolina anoles have the ability to change between two primary shades, green and gray-brown. Skin color may change in response to ambient temperature, sexual arousal, or environmental stress.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/73701/carolina_anole_anolis_carolinensis.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/73700/carolina_anole_anolis_carolinensis.html Anolis carolinensis,Carolina anole,Geotagged,United States,Winter

Carolina Anole (Anolis carolinensis) Basking on a fallen oak tree at a forest edge. It was rather cold out, but this guy wanted to soak up some of the warm sun. It was quite curious what exactly I was up to.<br /> <br /> Carolina anoles have the ability to change between two primary shades, green and gray-brown. Skin color may change in response to ambient temperature, sexual arousal, or environmental stress.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/73701/carolina_anole_anolis_carolinensis.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/73699/carolina_anole_anolis_carolinensis.html Anolis carolinensis,Carolina anole,Geotagged,United States,Winter

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  1. View Patomarazul's profile
    Patomarazul
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    Nice! Posted 6 years ago
    1. View Flown Kimmerling's profile
      Flown Kimmerling
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      Yes, it was rather curious what I was doing! :D Then it decided that I wasn't a big threat and went back to basking (with its eyes closed). Posted 6 years ago
      1. View Patomarazul's profile
        Patomarazul
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        Eyes closed in bliss for the warmth, I'm sure! Posted 6 years ago
        1. View Flown Kimmerling's profile
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          I know the feeling. We have had major temperature swings along with flooding this year! It is becoming commonplace to go from freezing my butt off in below freezing temperatures to wearing a t-shirt in 70F weather (yesterday)!! The wildlife is likely very confused as well! Posted 6 years ago
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    Ferdy Christant
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    Cool find! Posted 6 years ago

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The Carolina anole

The Carolina anole is an arboreal lizard found primarily in the southeastern United States and some Caribbean islands.

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Similar species: Snakes And Lizards
Species identified by Flown Kimmerling
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By Flown Kimmerling

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Uploaded Feb 3, 2019. Captured Jan 11, 2019 16:32 in 234 Oakman Rd NE, Ranger, GA 30734, USA.
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  • Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
  • f/4.0
  • 1/400s
  • ISO400
  • 60mm
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