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I used to call my chameleon, not that he ever paid much attention but he did certainly look my way at times or on the odd occasion he had his eyes shut not long before bed he’d open them again if he heard my voice. 37. Chameleons are solitary creatures a b c Dever, Jennifer (December 5, 2007). "Common Chameleon" (PDF). usfca.edu. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 3, 2015 . Retrieved January 9, 2012. Ott, Matthias; Schaeffel, Frank (1995). "A negatively powered lens in the chameleon". Nature. 373 (6516): 692–694. doi: 10.1038/373692a0. PMID 7854450. S2CID 4262985.

Furthermore, Inteleon seems to exhibit the motif of spies and secret agents, especially British intelligence. The coloring on its body resembles a tuxedo and trousers, and it uses many tools that spies are often depicted using, such as guns, knives and hang gliders. This connection with spies may derive from the chameleon's purported ability to camouflage. Although nearly half of all chameleon species today live in Madagascar, this offers no basis for speculation that chameleons might originate from there. [30] In fact, it has recently been shown that chameleons most likely originated in mainland Africa. [15] It appears there were two distinct oceanic migrations from the mainland to Madagascar. The diverse speciation of chameleons has been theorized to have directly reflected the increase in open habitats (savannah, grassland, and heathland) that accompanied the Oligocene period. Monophyly of the family is supported by several studies. [31] Speaking of tiny chameleons the smallest chameleon is tiny, really tiny! It can sit on top of a match and not cover it. It is called the Brookesia Micra, it lives among the leaf litter of Madagascar and has all the exact same anatomical details of the largest chameleon. 7. The largest chameleon is the size of a small domestic cat You need to have a licence to own a pet reptile in Australia and those licenses are only granted to owners of reptiles that are native to Australia. Despite its vast diversity of wildlife, chameleons are a non native species to Australia and are therefore illegal. 49. The American Chameleon is not a ChameleonChameleons can see in both visible and ultraviolet light. [41] Chameleons exposed to ultraviolet light show increased social behavior and activity levels, are more inclined to bask, feed, and reproduce as it has a positive effect on the pineal gland. Like snakes, chameleons do not have an outer or a middle ear, so there is neither an ear-opening nor an eardrum. However, chameleons are not deaf: they can detect sound frequencies in the range of 200–600Hz. [40]

Veiled chameleons, which are also known as Yemen chameleons, belong the genus Chamaeleo. They can get fairly large – up to 2 feet! This species gets its name from the crest atop its head. It is also known for having beautiful, vivid patterning. The Veiled chameleon is a popular pet for reptile enthusiasts and can also be found in the wild. In fact, the Veiled chameleon populates many areas throughout Africa. If you keep one as a pet, it’s best to make sure it has its own enclosure, as the Veiled chameleon has a tendency to be aggressive and territorial when confronted with other lizards. Outstalet’s Chameleon By Drägüs CC BY-SA 3.0, from Wikimedia Commons Gigantamax Inteleon's Water Gun move fires at Mach 7. As the Pokémon takes aim, it uses the crest on its head to gauge wind and temperature. Actually the short horned chameleon can swim a bit and has been known to feed when partially submerged under water but the vast majority of species can’t. They can float but not actually swim in any meaningful sense. This is simply because their environment doesn’t call for it as they’re mainly up in trees high above any lakes or rivers. 35. Chameleons hoot like owls Chameleons within the genus Bradypodian are endemic to southern Africa, are all dwarf chameleons. Transkei Dwarf Chameleon Sometimes called a Giant One-Horned chameleon, the Meller’s chameleon is the largest chameleon species not native to Madagascar. It is found in the savannas and interior mountains of East Africa, and can also be found in Tanzania, Malawi, and northern Mozambique. Generally reaching around 24 inches in length, specimens as large as 30 inches have been documented. This species is usually a lovely deep green with white stripes, with a stubby nose-like growth on its face. Meller’s are known to be especially aggressive, and usually don’t do well when placed with other lizards. Like its three and four-horned relatives, this chameleon belongs to the Trioceros sub-genus. Panther Chameleon

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Chameleons can also eat a wide variety of plants and will particularly do so if their nutrition is a bit low. Larger species will also eat rodents and some have been known to catch small birds as prey. Only insects are recommended for captive chameleons though. 33. Chameleons can’t drink standing water The Mossy Leaf, or Iaraka River chameleon is a unique looking specimen from Madagascar. The elaborate pattern and coloring (usually ever-changing combinations of greens and browns) leave no question about how this species got its name. Thiel’s Pygmy Anderson, C. V.; Deban, S. M. (2010). "Ballistic tongue projection in chameleons maintains high performance at low temperature". Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 107 (12): 5495–5499. Bibcode: 2010PNAS..107.5495A. doi: 10.1073/pnas.0910778107. PMC 2851764. PMID 20212130. Panther chameleons for sale are sexually dimorphic; males are larger (15 to 20 inches total length) with a wider range of colors than females. Depending on mood or visual stimulation, males may display colors that indicate a relaxed or excited state. When a male is excited and “fired-up,” he is likely sending a visual message to a rival male that he is willing to defend his turf, and to a female that he is ready for courtship. Sometimes called the White-Lined chameleon, this species comes mostly from central Madagascar and belongs to the genus Furcifer. Males are usually green, while females display a wider variety of colors and banding. Carpet chameleon varieties are bred and sold as pets throughout North America and around the world. Carpet chameleons are fairly adaptable, and tend to thrive when properly cared for. Fischer’s Chameleon (Kinyongia fischeri) Fischer’s Chameleon by Alhen

This doesn’t mean they are deaf though. Although they have no ear openings they can detect sounds at frequencies between 200 and 600 Hz. It’s extraordinary to think that the Brookesia Micra has the same anatomy of enormous Parsons chameleon. These hefty chameleons can weigh up to two pounds and can grow up to 30 inches in length. Like it’s tiny cousin it too is found in Madagascar but high up in the trees. Whachu lookin’ at? 8. The shortest living chameleon has a lifespan of 5 months The oviparous species lay eggs three to six weeks after copulation. The female will dig a hole—from 10–30cm (4–12in), deep depending on the species—and deposit her eggs. Clutch sizes vary greatly with species. Small Brookesia species may only lay two to four eggs, while large veiled chameleons ( Chamaeleo calyptratus) have been known to lay clutches of 20–200 (veiled chameleons) and 10–40 (panther chameleons) eggs. Clutch sizes can also vary greatly among the same species. Eggs generally hatch after four to 12 months, again depending on the species. The eggs of Parson's chameleon ( Calumma parsoni) typically take 400 to 660 days to hatch. [54] Walton, B. Michael; Bennett, Albert F. (1993). "Temperature-Dependent Color Change in Kenyan Chameleons". Physiological Zoology. University of Chicago Press. 66 (2): 270–287. doi: 10.1086/physzool.66.2.30163690. ISSN 0031-935X. S2CID 80673490. Throughout Africa, there are another six species of chameleon listed as critically endangered and the Chapman’s pygmy chameleon, endemic to its forest home in Malawi, has not been seen in over 25 years. Chameleons are slow-moving and range-restricted, meaning that they, like many other reptile species, face tremendous pressure through habitat loss. The precious and unique endemic species stand little chance against the tide of human expansion without urgent protection of their habitats.Daza, Juan D.; Stanley, Edward L.; Wagner, Philipp; etal. (2016). "Mid-Cretaceous amber fossils illuminate the past diversity of tropical lizards". Science Advances. 2 (3): e1501080. Bibcode: 2016SciA....2E1080D. doi: 10.1126/sciadv.1501080. PMC 4783129. PMID 26973870. As you read through this guide and conduct additional research about chameleon species, it’s a good idea to make sure you have a basic grasp of some of the common terms you’ll likely come across. Here are some vocabulary words that may be helpful. You may see the Armored Leaf referred to as the Antsingy Leaf (both are correct). This chameleon is the largest of the Brookesia genus, reaching a length of up to 11 cm..They are brown and spiny, and can easily blend in with the leaves on the forest floors of its native It is northeastern Madagascar. Unfortunately, habitat loss is to blame for the “endangered” status of this species. Dead Leaf Chameleon Patricia Edmonds (2015). "The colourful Language of Chameleons". National Geographic Society. Archived from the original on 11 Mar 2016.