Anole lizards

Anole lizards are small, highly adaptable reptiles commonly found in the Americas, especially in the Caribbean and the southeastern United States. They are known for their ability to change color slightly for camouflage and communication, often displaying bright throat patches called dewlaps during territorial or mating displays. Anoles have slender bodies, long tails, and typically cling to trees and walls with sticky toe pads that provide excellent grip. They play a vital role in ecosystems by controlling insect populations and are popular in studies of evolution and adaptation because of their diverse species and environments.