A summer season in South Carolina just wouldn’t be the same without the cute Carolina Anole (also known as Anolis carolinensis) bounding all over the yard and our porches. The cute little creature is actually found most commonly in the Lowcountry, but it also lives in all 46 counties in the Palmetto State.  In spite of our familiarity with the Carolina Anole, there are several things about it that are not commonly known:

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Ever wonder what becomes of the Carolina Anoles once winter arrives in South Carolina? Nothing. They are still here. They do not hibernate, but the cold weather means they are not very active at all. Sometimes, they can be found huddled in large groupings in order to stay warm.

Do you love these harmless little lizards as much as we do? Have them all over your yard all summer? Let us know in the comments!

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