favorite pet lizard in its native habitat - Carolina anole

Type: Interesting

Description:
I discovered a tiny green lizard while camping just yards away from the ocean front in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. This lizard, native to the southeastern United States, was miss-labeled by pet stores as a 'chameleon'. Scientifically, the term Chameleon refers to a very different and specialized group of 'Old World' Chameleons: Chamaeleonidae. However, like true Chameleons, the Carolina Anole (Anolis carolinensis) of this video can change its colors! I explain the biology and life history of the Carolina Anole while showing vivid close-ups of this individual. I also describe their native range and habitat, what Carolina anoles eat, where they live, and how they climb - including close-ups of their feet. I show you where this popular pet lizard, often sold in pet shops as a 'chameleon' actually lives.

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Video length: 06:33