Almost half of the world’s chameleon species live on the island of Madagascar. This chameleon community is not only the world’s largest, it is also the world’s most unique; with 59 different species ...

Labord's chameleon, found in western Madagascar, holds the shortest lifespan record for tetrapods, living just four to five months. They reach sexual maturity in two months, mate aggressively, and die ...

Labord's chameleon, native to western Madagascar, holds the record as the shortest-lived vertebrate, surviving only four to five months. This reptile's life cycle is uniquely adapted to the island's ...

Chameleons are known for being able to change their skin color, but they’ve got plenty of other special tricks as well. They can shoot out their tongues at alarming speeds, use their tails as extra ...

Widely considered an exotic reptile to keep as a pet, the chameleon is a fascinating creature. But how long do chameleons live, and what can you expect out of their lifespan, especially when it comes ...

Most of us know that chameleons are lizards, and some of us even know that they mostly live their lizard lives in trees. Not many of us know that chameleons have their toes fused in opposing bundles ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Contrary to popular belief, chameleons don't change their colors to blend in with their ...

The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The new lizard is a ...

[Note: In a previous version of this post I wrote that the amber specimens were donated to the American Museum of Natural History. That was a mistake. These lizards, like many other important ...