Interesting Facts About Chameleons

Chameleons refer to reptiles that belong to a suborder called iguana. They are distinguished from the other reptiles from their ability to change their skin colors, swaying gaits, horns on their snout and brow, and their extendable tongue just but to mention a few. They are adapted for visual hunting and climbing. They camouflage to the surrounding environment which helps them quickly catch their prey.

Skin colors

Changing the skin color is one of the identities that are associated with chameleons. It is a critical aspect as it helps these reptiles in communication. According to animal behavior specialists, the chameleons change their skin colors when responding to emotions like fear or anger, weather conditions, and the changes in light. The dominant chameleons are usually brighter the color than the less dominant chameleons. Female chameleons are attracted to the more dominants ones. The submissive male chameleons are typically gray or brown. The females change colors to either reject or accept a suitor. They also change colors when they are expecting.

Habitat

The chameleons are found in various parts of the continent. Some of these areas include Asia, Portugal, Spain, and Madagascar just but to mention a few. Most chameleons live in the bushes or trees whereas some species live on the bare ground. Almost all these reptiles have a prehensile tail which they use to cling to the branches of trees. Other than having the ability to change colors the eyes of the chameleons moves independently. This means that they have the capability of looking at different things or directions at once.

Lifestyle

The chameleons are loners. You will rarely see a group of chameleons wrapped on some tree branches. In fact, most of them the female chameleons do not want the company of the male chameleons. The female only gets in contact with the male chameleon during mating. The most female will be attracted to the brighter male chameleons because this denotes that they are dominant. Once they mate, they go back to the loner lifestyle.

Size

There are over 170 species of chameleons. The over 170 species come in different sizes. The largest chameleon is believed to be 27 inches. This type of chameleon is found in Africa at a country called Madagascar. The smallest chameleon is one of the smallest vertebrates to have been discovered. It measures about 0.5 inches. The chameleons grow throughout their lifetime. When the skin becomes too small, they shed it in pieces and bits. View the video below on how these reptiles change their colors;

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