Diaz-Paniagua C, Cuadrado M (2003), "Influence of incubation conditions on hatching success, embryo development and hatchling phenotype of common chameleon ( Chamaeleo chamaeleon) eggs", Amphibia-Reptilia, 24 (4): 429–440, doi: 10.1163/156853803322763891 Ryoko Matsumoto; Susan E. Evans (2018). "The first record of albanerpetontid amphibians (Amphibia: Albanerpetontidae) from East Asia". PLOS ONE. 13 (1): e0189767. Bibcode: 2018PLoSO..1389767M. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0189767. PMC 5752013. PMID 29298317. Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Inteleon or copied using Mirror Herb in Generation IX The chameleon, literally translated as “ground lion” from the ancient Greek, is one of the most unique reptiles on the planet. Throughout Africa and Asia, chameleons sport spiralled prehensile tails and odd, tong-like feet, as well as a wide decorative variety of horns and crests. The largest species, the Parson’s chameleon ( Calumma pasonii) and Oustalet’s chameleon ( Furcifer oustaleti) come close to the size and weight of a small house cat. In contrast, the smallest species, the dwarf leaf chameleon ( Brookesia micra) can comfortably crouch on the head of a match. Left: A Parson’s chameleon (Calumma parsonii) is the largest chameleon species in the world – the size of a house cat. Right: A Brookesia micra chameleon – the smallest chameleon in the world Blending in and standing out

a b Tilbury, Colin (2010). Chameleons of Africa, An Atlas including the chameleons of Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Frankfurt: Edition Chimaira. ISBN 978-3899734515. a b Maisano, Jessie (27 August 2003). "Chamaeleo calyptratus, Veiled Chameleon". Digimorph. University of Texas at Austin . Retrieved January 10, 2012. Scientists recently discovered that instead of changing color by changing the pigment in their skin, chameleons actually change color using nano salt crystals in their skin cells to refract light.The cool thing about Pygmy Chameleons is that you can keep them in groups. They will tolerate some company. But, you have to plan accordingly. You should never keep more than one male in the same enclosure. Otherwise, territorial behavior will come out. Conclusion Chameleons have the most distinctive eyes of any reptile. The upper and lower eyelids are joined, with only a pinhole large enough for the pupil to see through. Each eye can pivot and focus independently, allowing the chameleon to observe two different objects simultaneously. This gives them a full 360-degree arc of vision around their bodies. Prey is located using monocular depth perception, not stereopsis. [38] Chameleons have the highest magnification (per size) of any vertebrate. [39] As UV light highlights certain aspects of the environment this ability is thought to be helpful to chameleons to spot other chameleons encroaching on its territory and, again, to see predators long before they see the chameleon. 28. Chameleons are sexually dimorphic Chameleons mostly live in the rain forests and deserts of Africa. The color of their skin helps them blend in with their habitats. Chameleons that hang out in trees are usually green. Those that live in deserts are most often brown. 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

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 Another well known feature of a chameleon is its eyes that move independently of one another enabling it to see in front and behind at the same time.

Patricia Edmonds (2015). "The colourful Language of Chameleons". National Geographic Society. Archived from the original on 11 Mar 2016. Chameleons primarily live in the mainland of sub-Saharan Africa and on the island of Madagascar, although a few species live in northern Africa, southern Europe (Portugal, Spain, Italy, Greece), the Middle East, southern India, Sri Lanka, and several smaller islands in the western Indian Ocean. Chameleons usually present as green or brown to blend into their arboreal habitat. It’s this natural coloring that protects them from predators. It keeps them safely hidden because they don’t have any poison or a dangerous bite to defend themselves.