Knight anole
Taxonomy:
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Taxonomy:
| Class |  | Reptilia |
| Order: | | Squamata |
| Family: | | Iguanidae |
| Genus and species: | | Anolis equestris |
In territorial battles, male knight anoles perform defensive displays—they rise on all fours, extend and retract their pink throat fans, nod, and turn brighter green. If neither one backs down, the rivals may lock jaws or bite each other’s limbs.
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