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Chameleons
Chameleons are a very widespread, very specialized species of lizard. Chameleons have microscopic eyes that move separately, almost parrot-like feet and many chameleons have prehensile tails as well as the ability to change color to blend in with their surroundings. All questions about chameleons can be directed here.
807 Questions
What are superstitions about chameleon?
I have a veiled chameleon that i brought from a man in kent just over 4 months ago and in this time i have had my car engine blow up and i have lost my job.
I think that they are but there is no definitive proof.
Yes, but not like snakes.
They are dry, not slimy looking like snakes look.
Snakes aren't slimy, but they look it.
Chameleons are dry skinned but still scaled.
What is the world population of chameleons?
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40 hundred thousand, but those are just the ones we can see.
Do chameleons change to match their mood or the background?
Chameleons change color for communication (to express their mood) and temperature, not to match their surroundings.
For example: If you put a green chameleon on a red plant, then the chameleon will not turn red.
When a Chameleon wants to warm up, he will bask and turn a darker color so that he can absorb more heat.
If 2 male chameleons see eachother, they will typically 'fire up'. This is when they try to make themselves look as big as possible and show some very bright colors. He is basically saying "I'm bigger and meaner then you, and this is MY territory."
What animals do chameleons live with?
Perhaps the better question is do those other animals realise they are living with a chameleon...!?
What are the chameleons abilities?
They can blend into many things..Hiding from the predator searching for prey is one of the best abilities...I once had a pet Chameleon ans i couldnt even find him even thought he was right on the leaf!
