{"id":8899,"date":"2024-06-22T08:58:31","date_gmt":"2024-06-22T12:58:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/?p=8899"},"modified":"2025-06-25T07:49:45","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T11:49:45","slug":"blog-lizards-bonaire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-lizards-bonaire\/","title":{"rendered":"The Lizards of Bonaire"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>html[dir=rtl] .wpml-language-switcher-block .wpml-ls-dropdown ul li.wp-block-navigation-submenu .wp-block-navigation-submenu__toggle img{margin-left:12px}html[dir=rtl] .wpml-language-switcher-block .wpml-ls-dropdown ul li.wp-block-navigation-submenu ul.isHorizontal li{text-align:right}html[dir=rtl] .wpml-language-switcher-block .wpml-ls-dropdown ul li.wp-block-navigation-submenu ul.isHorizontal li a img{margin-left:12px}.wpml-language-switcher-block{display:flex;box-sizing:border-box;width:100% 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When the sun is high in the sky, they become active. During your stay on Bonaire, you will undoubtedly encounter several species, such as whiptail lizards and iguanas. Those who pay close attention may also discover the anole, a tree lizard that is unique to Bonaire. The spectacled teju does not like the sun and leads a hidden life among the leaves or stones. Bonaire&#8217;s geckos also dislike the sun. They are active at night.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#bde8f0\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#20a5be\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Sharing Island Love<br><\/mark><\/strong><br>Thank you for your interest in our beautiful island in the Caribbean! We love sharing our passion for Bonaire with everyone \u2014 locals, visitors, and of course, with our guests during <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#20a5be\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Our tours<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>. Curious how we do that? You can find all the details in <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/about-us\/about-us-sharing-island-love\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#20a5be\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Sharing Island Love<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>.<br><br>With Island Love,<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"23\" class=\"wp-image-15481\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Bas-Jessica.png\" alt=\"Bas &amp; Jessica\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We love the beautiful lizards of our island. During our tours in Bonaire&#8217;s nature, they certainly play a part.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/\" style=\"color:#00576a;background-color:#5dc0c9\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Discover our tours<\/mark><\/strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">!<\/mark><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em><sub>Text continues below&#8230;<\/sub><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/washington-slagbaai-park-tour\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"771\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/CTA-Washington-Slagbaai-iguana.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11031\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/CTA-Washington-Slagbaai-iguana.webp 771w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/CTA-Washington-Slagbaai-iguana-480x560.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 771px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #5dc0c9;\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>The Bonaire Whiptail Lizard (Cnemidophorus ruthveni)<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Bonaire Whiptail Lizard is an endemic species on Bonaire. It is the most common lizard on the island. The appearance of the male and female differs greatly; they seem like two different species. Therefore, they are discussed separately below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">The Male Whiptail Lizard, the Blauw-Blauw<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Bloblo-blauw-blauw.webp\" alt=\"The male whiptail lizard (Cnemidophorus murinus ruthveni) on Bonaire is called blauw-blauw or bloblo because of its blue head and tail.\" class=\"wp-image-8876\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Bloblo-blauw-blauw.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Bloblo-blauw-blauw-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Bloblo-blauw-blauw-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The male Whiptail Lizard has a blue head and light spots.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The male whiptail lizard, also known as the <em>Blauw-blauw<\/em> (<em>Bl\u00f2bl\u00f2 <\/em>in Papiamentu) is a striking sight on Bonaire. True to its name (blauw-blauw means blue-blue), this large lizard has a blue head with light spots and a striking blue-green tail. They are true omnivores and excellent climbers. They primarily eat (cactus) fruits and insects, but they also raid bird nests and even mice are not safe from them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Paring-renhagedissen.webp\" alt=\"Mating of two whiptail lizards (Cnemidophorus murinus ruthveni) on Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-8892\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Paring-renhagedissen.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Paring-renhagedissen-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Paring-renhagedissen-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mating of two whiptail lizards.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The males are particularly territorial. They do not tolerate other adult males in their territory and will chase them away at high speed. The whiptail lizard can also puff itself up to appear larger and intimidate the intruder. Young males, but especially female whiptail lizards, are welcome in the territory. The male frequently sniffs the females to see if they are ready to mate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">The Female Whiptail Lizard, the Lagadishi<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lagadishi-hagedis.webp\" alt=\"The female whiptail lizard (Cnemidophorus murinus ruthveni) is brown and is often seen on Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-8888\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lagadishi-hagedis.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lagadishi-hagedis-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lagadishi-hagedis-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The female whiptail lizard is brown.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you encounter a smaller brown lizard on Bonaire, it is a female whiptail lizard. Because the females differ so much from the males, they have a different name in Papiamentu: Lagadishi. Young males closely resemble the females and therefore share the same name in Papiamentu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>The Green Iguana (Iguana iguana)<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Green iguanas (Yuana in Papiamentu) are the largest lizards on Bonaire. You encounter them frequently on the island. Most hotels and resorts have a &#8220;resident iguana&#8221; that tries to entice guests into feeding it. The appearance of a young and an adult iguana differs greatly. Therefore, we will discuss them separately. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">The Adult Iguana<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Groene-leguaan-hagedis.webp\" alt=\"An adult green iguana (Iguana iguana) on a cliff above the azure blue sea of Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-8880\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Groene-leguaan-hagedis.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Groene-leguaan-hagedis-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Groene-leguaan-hagedis-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An adult iguana on a cliff above the sea.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adult iguanas are gray-green with black rings around their tails. They have a prominent crest running along their back. Iguanas can grow incredibly large, up to two meters (six feet) long. In their natural habitat, they feed on leaves and fruits, but iguanas living near humans unfortunately also enjoy cookies and pizza. In Bonaire&#8217;s kunuku, iguanas exhibit their natural behavior. They are wary of humans and quickly scamper away on their high legs when approached.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">The Young Iguana<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Jonge-leguaan-appeltjesgroen-682x1024.webp\" alt=\"A young iguana (Iguana iguana) is bright green or apple green.\" class=\"wp-image-8884\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Jonge-leguaan-appeltjesgroen-682x1024.webp 682w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Jonge-leguaan-appeltjesgroen-480x720.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 682px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Young iguanas are apple green.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you encounter a bright green (apple green) lizard on Bonaire, it&#8217;s a young green iguana. This small lizard looks nothing like its adult counterparts, although they already have that menacing look in their eyes from a young age! Want to learn more about this transformation and their way of life? Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/photoblog-the-transformations-of-the-green-iguana\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Photoblog: The Transformations of the Green Iguana<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Iguanas grow up in the shelter of trees and bushes. They blend into the leafy foliage and feed on leaves as well as insects, which provide the proteins needed for their rapid growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>The Anole (Anolis bonairensis)<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Anolis-bonairensis-hagedis.webp\" alt=\"The Anolis, or Bonairean tree lizard (Anolis bonairensis), is a brown-striped lizard found exclusively on Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-8872\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Anolis-bonairensis-hagedis.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Anolis-bonairensis-hagedis-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Anolis-bonairensis-hagedis-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The effective camouflage colors of the anole.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Bonaire Anole, or Ruthven&#8217;s Anole (<em>Tot\u00e8ki <\/em>in Papiamentu), is much harder to spot. However, this brown and black-striped small lizard is common on Bonaire. Its unique camouflage helps it remain unnoticed. They blend not only with the bark of trees or bushes but also with stones. Moreover, these insect-eaters remain silent until the opportunity arises to pounce on prey, of course!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Anolis-bonairensis-lineatus.webp\" alt=\"On the left, the Anolis bonairensis, the Bonaire anole. On the right, the Anolis lineatus, the anole of Aruba and Cura\u00e7ao.\" class=\"wp-image-8874\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Anolis-bonairensis-lineatus.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Anolis-bonairensis-lineatus-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Anolis-bonairensis-lineatus-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">On Aruba and Cura\u00e7ao, the Anole looks different.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lizards mentioned in this blog also inhabit Aruba and Cura\u00e7ao. However, the Anolis lizards of Aruba and Cura\u00e7ao belong to a different species, the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Anolis_lineatus\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Striped Anole (Anolis lineatus)<\/mark><\/a>. They have a completely different appearance. Spot the differences!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>The Spectacled Teju (Gymnophthalmus lineatus)<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Mispelslang.webp\" alt=\"The spectacled teju (Gymnophthalmus lineatus) is a lizard found on Bonaire. It is brown with two white stripes and a red tail.\" class=\"wp-image-8890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Mispelslang.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Mispelslang-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Mispelslang-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A Spectacled Teju on a rock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The spectacled teju (<em>Kolebra di mispel<\/em> in Papiamentu) is a dark brown lizard with a red tail tip. It has two distinctive light longitudinal stripes on its slender body. The spectacled teju leads a hidden life under dead leaves and stones, where it finds its favorite meal: insects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>The Cosmopolitan House Gecko<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Gekko-hemidactylus-mabouia-682x1024.webp\" alt=\"The cosmopolitan house gecko (Hemidactylus mabouia) is a light-colored gecko that comes out at night on Bonaire.\n\n\" class=\"wp-image-8878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Gekko-hemidactylus-mabouia-682x1024.webp 682w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Gekko-hemidactylus-mabouia-480x720.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 682px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The House Gecko comes out at night.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After sunset, the night lizards emerge. The Cosmopolitan House Gecko (<em>Pegapega <\/em>in Papiamentu) is a light-colored lizard commonly seen on houses. It feeds on insects attracted to outdoor lighting in large numbers. Hemidactylus mabouia is not native to Bonaire but likely arrived on the many slave ships from Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s fascinating to see how effortlessly these creatures can climb even the smoothest surfaces. The scales under their toes grip the smallest irregularities. Despite geckos catching many annoying insects, not everyone is fond of these creatures. There&#8217;s a wild story that if geckos fall on your body, they immediately suction themselves on. Allegedly, they can only be removed with a hot iron!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>The Turnip-tailed Gecko (Thecadactylus rapicaudus)<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Kop-grote-gekko.webp\" alt=\"Portrait of a turnip-tailed gecko (Thecadactylus rapicaudus), a dark-colored lizard that comes out at night on Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-10187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Kop-grote-gekko.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Kop-grote-gekko-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Kop-grote-gekko-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">De Turnip-tailed Gecko hides during the day.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">De turnip-tailed gecko (<em>Pegapega grandi<\/em> in Papiamentu) is a robustly built gecko that is darkly colored. You will encounter it less frequently because this gecko doesn&#8217;t use house lights for hunting. It particularly enjoys cockroaches, stalking them before pouncing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Grote-gekko-Turnip-tailed-gecko.webp\" alt=\"The turnip-tailed gecko (Thecadactylus rapicaudus) is a dark-colored lizard that comes out at night on Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-8882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Grote-gekko-Turnip-tailed-gecko.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Grote-gekko-Turnip-tailed-gecko-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Grote-gekko-Turnip-tailed-gecko-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A young Turnip-tailed Gecko.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many lizards have the remarkable ability to shed their tail when threatened by a predator. The detached tail continues to wriggle for a while, diverting the attention of the attacker. This allows the lizard the opportunity to escape. This phenomenon, known as autotomy, is a crucial survival strategy for many lizards. Over time, the tail regenerates, although the new tail typically differs slightly in structure and color from the original. This can be seen in the photo above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em><sub>Text continues below&#8230;<\/sub><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"771\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/CTA-Magical-North-iguana.webp\" alt=\"CTA button stating: &quot;The Magical North&quot; tour with the &quot;Highlights &amp; hidden gems!&quot; of the north of Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-11017\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/CTA-Magical-North-iguana.webp 771w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/CTA-Magical-North-iguana-480x560.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 771px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>A Tour With HopiBonaire<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Our tours<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>, we pay close attention to the unique <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/blog\/nature-in-bonaire\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Nature of Bonaire<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>. Of course, we also take time to appreciate the lizards of Bonaire. We know where to find these beautiful creatures and are not deterred by their fantastic camouflage. With a guide, you see, learn, and experience so much more than if you were exploring on your own!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Groene-leguaan-cactus-682x1024.webp\" alt=\"An adult green iguana (Iguana iguana) clinging to a columnar cactus on Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-8894\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Groene-leguaan-cactus-682x1024.webp 682w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Groene-leguaan-cactus-480x720.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 682px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Spotting iguanas in unexpected places.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Tour with HopiBonaire<\/mark><\/strong><\/a> is much more than just a drive around. It&#8217;s an exploration full of entertainment, wonder, and unique experiences. Discover the beauty of Bonaire on and off the beaten path with us. Quickly book a tailored experience for you and your group. Get in, and let the enjoyment begin during your adventure with HopiBonaire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/\" style=\"color:#00576a;background-color:#5dc0c9\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Discover our tours<\/mark><\/strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">!<\/mark><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Read more?<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-butterflies-bonaire\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Stay-Curious-Nature-in-Bonaire-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the next blog in the series Nature in Bonaire. Stay curious....\" class=\"wp-image-15278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Stay-Curious-Nature-in-Bonaire-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Stay-Curious-Nature-in-Bonaire-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Stay-Curious-Nature-in-Bonaire-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/blog\/nature-in-bonaire\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Nature-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the blog series Nature in Bonaire. Birds, butterflies, turtles... Read about them in our nature blogs.\" class=\"wp-image-15270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Nature-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Nature-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Nature-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/photoblog-the-transformations-of-the-green-iguana\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Green-iguana-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the blog about the green iguana, a richly illustrated blog about a shapeshifting island reptile.\" class=\"wp-image-15220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Green-iguana-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Green-iguana-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Green-iguana-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-big-birds-bonaire\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Bird-Big-Five-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the blog about the Bird Big Five. Get to know the big birds that Bonaire has to offer.\" class=\"wp-image-15198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Bird-Big-Five-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Bird-Big-Five-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Bird-Big-Five-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-butterflies-bonaire\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Butterflies-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the blog about the butterflies of Bonaire. Dive into the colorful world of these fluttering beauties.\" class=\"wp-image-15204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Butterflies-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Butterflies-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Butterflies-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-east-coast-bonaire-washikemba-bolivia-onima\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-East-Coast-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the blog about your visit to the East Coast of Bonaire. Leave the beaten path: discover Bonaire's rugged east coast.\" class=\"wp-image-15210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-East-Coast-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-East-Coast-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-East-Coast-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-how-big-is-bonaire\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-How-Big-is-Bonaire-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the blog about how big Bonaire is. Compare and find out why this island feels larger than it is.\" class=\"wp-image-15228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-How-Big-is-Bonaire-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-How-Big-is-Bonaire-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-How-Big-is-Bonaire-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/blog\/discovering-bonaire\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Discovering-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the blog series Discovering Bonaire. Explore every nook and cranny of versatile Bonaire!\" class=\"wp-image-15264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Discovering-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Discovering-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Discovering-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/blog\/hiking-on-bonaire\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Hiking-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the blog series Hiking on Bonaire. All hikes and tips about hiking on Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-15266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Hiking-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Hiking-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Hiking-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/blog\/vacation-in-bonaire\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Vacation-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the blog series Vacation in Bonaire. Reas our blogs about Bonaire as your vacation destination.\" class=\"wp-image-15274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Vacation-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Vacation-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Vacation-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/blog\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Blog-Overview-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the HopiBonaire blog overview: View all blogs on our clear and convenient blog page.\" class=\"wp-image-15202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Blog-Overview-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Blog-Overview-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Blog-Overview-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The warm climate of Bonaire is highly suitable for lizards. 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