Rare chameleon, lost to science, found clinging to life in Malawi forest patch
Expansion of agriculture in the area is challenging their survival.
Tag: chameleon
World’s smallest reptile comfortably fits on your fingertip
Don’t be fooled by its size, though. This tiny chameleon is surprisingly gifted.
Chameleons display fluorescent bones on the skull, study shows
Researchers discovered a new outstanding feature of the chameleon: its bones shine in a blue hue in UV light.
Chameleons use super saliva 400 times stickier than human spit to capture prey
The secret lies in an ultra-sticky saliva that's 400 times more adhesive than human spit, a new study reveals.
Oldest chameleon-like lizard found trapped in 100 million-years-old amber
Recently, a treasure trove of a dozen ancient lizards trapped in amber came to scientists' attention. Everyone was impressed by ...
Panther chameleon is a biological ninja
Scientists have discovered what they thought to a different species of chameleon - but DNA analysis revealed that they were ...
Berkeley scientists create material that changes color when pulled or twisted
It's awesome when engineers can take inspiration from nature and design something truly spectacular - now, a Berkeley team has ...
How chameleons change color: by changing nanocrystal patterns inside the skin
The chameleon is one of the most remarkable, but also iconic creatures in the animal kingdom. It's color shifting traits ...
The Chameleon vine: the only plant that morphs host plants near it
The animal kingdom is full of cons - shapeshifter who have learned that to survive, they need look different or ...
Smallest chameleon, just ONE inch in size, discovered in Madagascar
A team of German and American researchers have discovered four new species of tiny chameleons on the island of Nosy ...
