You’ve never met a lizard catcher like Aidan! From the time he was 3, he’s been catching lizards - several a day. And knows a ton about em’!
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Receive Text UpdatesHe loves the wonder of it all that we are a part of something greater than ourselves and connected to nature. It is a fascination he shares with his sister as we go for walks around our neighborhood and parks observing how animals and plants work together.
A green anole is his favorite animal because there is an abundance of them down here in Miami for him to observe, and he notes they are native to the area whereas the brown anole is an invasive species. He also likes to observe them changing colors and flashing their dewlaps attempting to attract mates. But, he's never met an animal he did not love and he always wants to learn more about them all.
Aidan loves catching lizards and turning them loose, as well as climbing trees to get a better look at the habitat of lizards who try to get away from him. Excitement and energy abound when he is on his exploration adventures.
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