Large adhesive toe pads enable the anole to climb smooth vertical surfaces, a helpful adaptation for an animal that lives in the tops of trees. Knight anoles are native to Cuba and have been introduced to Florida.
Knight Anole
Anolis equestris
Fact File
Where to see them: Otto M. Budig Manatee Springs
Length: 1 to 1.7 ft
Lifespan: 10 yrs in wild
Habitat: Forest
Diet: Insects and smaller lizards
Green Means Go Away: Turning bright green, a male anole puts on quite a show to defend its territory from other males.
90-Second Naturalist 
