The Carolina anole (Anolis carolinensis), commonly called the green anole, is native to the United States and is the most common lizard found in Florida in both urban and rural areas. Some call it a ...

Actually, those 6- to 8-inch reptiles I bought weren't chameleons at all, even though some references call them "American chameleons." They are really anoles (Anolis carolinensis), sometimes called ...

When it comes to keeping reptiles as pets, it’s super important to choose a species that aligns with your experience, environment, and needs. During your search, you may have come across the Cuban ...

As a child growing up in South Dakota, I remember having a chameleon as a pet. I was fascinated how this little lizard was able to change colors depending on its surroundings. When I moved to Texas, I ...

Whenever I think about habitats where I might find lizards, the first places where I would begin my search would be on the ground and underneath rocks, leaf litter, and/or other surface debris.

One of the most commonly seen lizards in the Southern states is the green anole, also known as North American green anole or Carolina anole. (Its scientific name is Anolis carolinensis.) Although more ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. If you grab ahold of this tree-loving ...

Almost half of the world’s chameleon species live on the island of Madagascar. This chameleon community is not only the world’s largest, it is also the world’s most unique; with 59 different species ...

Biologists have reported the discovery of a new lizard in the Dominican Republic, strengthening a long-held theory that communities of lizards can evolve almost identically on separate islands. The ...

A new anole on the island of Hispaniola confirms that ecological communities can follow predictable patterns. The anole lizards that dot many islands of the Caribbean are a natural evolutionary ...