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Started by Kurt Horsley, 10/29/2003 06:15AM
Posted 10/29/2003 06:15AM Opening Post
No idea what kind it is.
It was just kind of interesting so I took a picture of it. -KH

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Posted 10/29/2003 03:36PM #1
Kurt,

In spite of its color, I believe that's a green anole, which has the ability to change its color and is therefore sometimes called a "chameleon." We had lots of them around the yard when I lived in San Antonio, and I remember them being sold at the circus when I was a kid back in the 50's. Here's a link to the TPWD site which describes them: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/nature/wild/reptiles/anole.htm

Jim
(Denver)
Posted 10/30/2003 03:20AM #2
I also think it is a green anole. They really don't seem to change color to match the surroundings....I think it is based more upon their mood. Nice photo Kurt.

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