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Anole lizards hanging out in a Mojave Yucca by solominer

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Anole lizards hanging out in a Mojave Yucca
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While I was cutting back an overgrown Jasmine vine, two green lizards (Anolis carolinensis) left it for a near by desert plant. These Yuccas (Yucca schidigera) are right next to the vine, so I guess it was their first choice to flee to. I see these lizards in my garden just about every year, doubt they are the same ones. But this Anole lizard is quite common around where I live. Sometimes I am even lucky enough to see two males fighting with each other.. Alot of head bobbing and showing off their red flap under their chins.

https://i.postimg.cc/KYPBX5BC/20210919-123608.jpg

Behind it are some of my spineless cacti (Opuntia Ellisiana) though I think the lizard prefers the deeper places to hide in the Yucca.

https://i.postimg.cc/VkcNyPgL/20210919-123531.jpg

They can change colors depending on their environment and even change some pigment in their face when squaring off with a rival lizard. You cannot see it in these images but they have a red sack under their chin that they use as well to deter unwanted guests.

https://i.postimg.cc/XvkG1Y0b/20210919-123533.jpg

The white stripe going down its back identifies it as a female.

https://i.postimg.cc/XvbBgymL/20210919-123534.jpg

Amazing it blends in so well, these lizards share a few traits with Chameleons. Such as their articulating eyes and their ability to change colors based on their surroundings.

https://i.postimg.cc/66dSjs8h/20210919-123536.jpg

Maybe they will stick around and start eating those nasty Yucca bugs that have filled my Mojave Yuccas. Otherwise I need to start treating them soon with some soap and neem oil.

https://i.postimg.cc/HxWJq1p7/20210919-123553.jpg

This lizard would let me get very close to it. The larger of the two seemed not to be very bothered by me.

https://i.postimg.cc/Pxb44jSp/20210919-123600.jpg

Though the smaller lizard quickly hid when I got my camera close. Though I did get a couple shots. It retreated deep into the Yucca.

https://i.postimg.cc/NMP0ZyJW/20210919-123602.jpg

In this last image you can see both of the Anoles if you look close enough. Hope they are doing okay since I removed the Jasmine vine, I do plan on moving it so maybe they will return to their home when it becomes established again and puts out lots of coverage for these lizards to hide in.

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