A pair of green anoles mate on the rough bark of a mango tree. During mating, the male bites into the skin on the back of the female’s neck and keeps a firm grip throughout.
Posted in response to Becky’s July Squares challenge theme of ‘Trees.’ See more responses here.
Graham's Island 
She has no chance of escape!
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I guess that’s the idea, but I’ve seen them fall during mating and go their separate ways!
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Then I suppose it is natures way of ensuring survival of the species.
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Yes, nature does have a way of keeping going.
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Seems like he might have bitten too much … looks like she also lost a arm!
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Good spot. I see quite a few anoles and geckos missing bits. Occupational hazard I suppose.
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Sorry, but it just begs for speech bubbles.
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That would make a good challenge. Put speech bubbles to this photo!
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Yeah! It’s all yours, Graham. You could even ask bloggers if you can use their photos, as a way of featuring them. I’ve seen a couple of recent contenders.
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I don’t think I’d be good at hosting a challenge. I have enough trouble keeping up with things as it is!
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Shouldn’t this be posted after the 9pm watershed?
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Sorry if I shocked you!
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😎
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what a shot. Do you know I only recently learnt the word anole! Not a term we use in UK and so i was confused for ages when i started seeing it.
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I’d never heard of them until I moved here. I haven’t seen any lately, but they seem to disappear in the summer. Perhaps it’s too hot!
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