Joust!

Anolis cristatellus is the most common reptile on the island by far and may even be the most common vertebrate. Although it is a pretty small animal big males with their fabulous crests can be a pretty impressive sight.

Whilst I was down at the salt pond admiring the waterfowl these two provided quite the distraction in a nearby tree.

Neither male was willing to back down so we got the full on displays; crests raised, mouths gaping and lots of swelling and stretching to make oneself as big as possible.

This went on for some time with scarcely any contact but there was the occasional lunge:

I left without seeing the winner as I got the feeling this could have gone on all day. Male pride is a dangerous thing after all.