Chameleons are small, strange-looking lizards in the family Chamaeleonidae. There are 86 species of chameleons, in four genera. The majority of species of
A chameleon catching an insect with its tongue.
Most chameleons are green, yellow, or brown colored. However, these animals are famous for their ability to rapidly change the color and pattern of their skin pigmentation among these colors, and almost black or white shades can be achieved. This is done by varying the amount of pigment displayed by specialized cells in the skin, known as chromatophores. This visual behavior is primarily performed…
There are two genera of chameleons: Chamaeleo with 70 species, and Brookesia with 16 species. Species Chamaeleo occur in Africa, Madagascar, southern Europe, and southern and southeast Asia. Species of Brookesia occur only in East and West Africa and on the island of Madagascar. The European chameleon (Chamaeleo chameleon) is represented by a number of subspecies in a few places in southern Europe…
In some regions local people have developed a fear of these unusual, bizarre-looking lizards, believing them to be poisonous or deadly in some other way. In other places, chameleons are believed to have medicinal value, and are sold dried for use in folk medicine. Chameleons are striking and interesting animals, and they are sometimes kept as pets. Some chameleons are also sold internationally in …
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