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HAB911

(10,046 posts) Sat Jan 4, 2025, 07:36 PM Jan 2025

Guardian of the Aloe

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Guardian of the Aloe (Original Post) HAB911 Jan 2025 OP

That little lizard looks quite ferocious... 3catwoman3 Jan 2025 #1

Fortunately, they are voracious and keen eyed predators HAB911 Jan 2025 #4

What a great photo! Diamond_Dog Jan 2025 #2

Thanks! I thought the composition was special too HAB911 Jan 2025 #5

Thank you, dear HAB911! He is gorgeous and not to be messed with. nt CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2025 #3

thanks peggy HAB911 Jan 2025 #6

3catwoman3

(28,022 posts)

1. That little lizard looks quite ferocious...

Reply to HAB911 (Original post)

Sat Jan 4, 2025, 07:59 PM

Jan 2025

…and is taking its job very seriously.

HAB911

(10,046 posts)

4. Fortunately, they are voracious and keen eyed predators

Reply to 3catwoman3 (Reply #1)

Sun Jan 5, 2025, 10:08 AM

Jan 2025

unfortunately, they are an invasive species, Cuban Anole, that are forcing the native Green up into the higher canopy, as they rule the ground

Diamond_Dog

(38,926 posts)

2. What a great photo!

Reply to HAB911 (Original post)

Sat Jan 4, 2025, 08:14 PM

Jan 2025

The dramatic composition and the steely eye of the lizard …. just perfect!

HAB911

(10,046 posts)

5. Thanks! I thought the composition was special too

Reply to Diamond_Dog (Reply #2)

Sun Jan 5, 2025, 10:11 AM

Jan 2025

Another composition I like very much is this one on a round planter

CaliforniaPeggy

(155,530 posts)

3. Thank you, dear HAB911! He is gorgeous and not to be messed with. nt

Reply to HAB911 (Original post)

Sat Jan 4, 2025, 09:10 PM

Jan 2025

HAB911

(10,046 posts)

6. thanks peggy

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Reply #3)

Sun Jan 5, 2025, 10:13 AM

Jan 2025

their presence is inescapable, the garden is literally crawling with them, a testament to how many insects we have!

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