Monty was ina cage with an area of 2 inches possible for escape at the top, I had not bothered to seal it yet. He used the cage for a day, but finally found it. And once he found it there was no stopping him at all. He was escaped 2 hours in my room, then I found him. I put him back in expecting him to have no escaped, but sure enough he did it again. And again, and again.
Now if this does not show logical thought, memory and intent what does? This event changed my opinion on them. Anoles are even more amazing to observe, cause their skin serves as a window to their emotional status. Reptiles in general are under rated.