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“ However, brown anoles tend to have more distinctive patterns on their skin, while green anoles have a more solid color pattern. Another hint is that brown anoles tend to stay close to the ground, while green anoles are comfortable higher up in trees. This isn’t foolproof, because female green anoles often move lower towards the ground when looking for food or laying eggs. Green anoles tend to have longer and more pointed snouts than brown anoles. ”