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Solly Mack

(96,268 posts) Tue Apr 24, 2012, 03:04 PM Apr 2012

The 'Dance' of the Anole

They meet.

They didn't want to meet... but one Anole crossed into another Anole's territory.

The 'dance' begins.

They continue to circle until...

They 'embrace'.

They will remain locked this way until one of the dancers retreats.

Last Anole standing. (the other one didn't die - he just ran away)

Relaxing in his kingdom.

I like the way they change when they're in fighting-mode. This was the first time I've ever seen 2 males battle each other.

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The 'Dance' of the Anole (Original Post) Solly Mack Apr 2012 OP

Good shots by the way nadinbrzezinski Apr 2012 #1

Thanks. I was just pleased to see it in real life. Solly Mack Apr 2012 #2

I learn from yours stories Mira Apr 2012 #3

Thanks, Mira. Solly Mack Apr 2012 #6

What a fabulous series! Callalily Apr 2012 #4

He's been hanging out by my lettuce more lately. Solly Mack Apr 2012 #5

I love the whole series. CC Apr 2012 #7

Thanks, CC. Solly Mack Apr 2012 #8

Keep posting them then. CC Apr 2012 #9

The dance of the A-Hole... unapatriciated Apr 2012 #10

Nice images. alfredo Apr 2012 #11

Thanks Solly Mack May 2012 #13

I love these Celebration Apr 2012 #12

Thanks, Celebration Solly Mack May 2012 #14

nadinbrzezinski

(154,021 posts)

1. Good shots by the way

Reply to Solly Mack (Original post)

Tue Apr 24, 2012, 03:18 PM

Apr 2012

Solly Mack

(96,268 posts)

2. Thanks. I was just pleased to see it in real life.

Reply to nadinbrzezinski (Reply #1)

Tue Apr 24, 2012, 04:43 PM

Apr 2012

I'm currently watching the hummingbird wars going on at my house. Vicious little things.

Mira

(22,629 posts)

3. I learn from yours stories

Reply to Solly Mack (Original post)

Tue Apr 24, 2012, 06:30 PM

Apr 2012

and get a visual treat to boot. Your observations are always welcome here, I like the second to the last photo best.
Great colors, placement and interest.

Solly Mack

(96,268 posts)

6. Thanks, Mira.

Reply to Mira (Reply #3)

Wed Apr 25, 2012, 12:47 PM

Apr 2012

I'm trying to create my own little habitat. Flowers and plants - things like that. As well as feeders, shade and perches. I've gotten a couple of new birds that hang about now.

Callalily

(15,302 posts)

4. What a fabulous series!

Reply to Solly Mack (Original post)

Tue Apr 24, 2012, 07:52 PM

Apr 2012

No creatures like that in my area, so it's nice to see them through your eyes.

Solly Mack

(96,268 posts)

5. He's been hanging out by my lettuce more lately.

Reply to Callalily (Reply #4)

Wed Apr 25, 2012, 12:44 PM

Apr 2012

He eats bugs and nibbles on a leaf or two between new growths. The female likes my gerber daisies. I'm fairly certain she laid her eggs within their borders.

Thanks!

CC

(8,039 posts)

7. I love the whole series.

Reply to Solly Mack (Original post)

Wed Apr 25, 2012, 01:12 PM

Apr 2012

They must of been really into their turf fight to let you get so many pictures. Great catch wonderfully done! Hoping for more since they are hanging around you gardens.