
Chameleon - Wikipedia
Chameleons are diurnal and adapted for visual hunting of invertebrates, mostly insects, although the large species also can catch small vertebrates. Chameleons typically are arboreal, but …
Chameleon | Description, Camouflage, & Facts | Britannica
Nov 28, 2025 · chameleon, (family Chamaeleonidae), any of a group of primarily arboreal (tree-dwelling) Old World lizards best known for their ability to change body colour.
CHAMELEON Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
"Chameleon" comes to us, via Latin, from Greek chamaileōn, a combination of "chamai" ("on the ground") and "leōn" ("lion")—a tribute, perhaps, to the lizard's fearsome aspect. It is the ability …
Chameleon - San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants
These colorful lizards are known for their ability to change their color; their long, sticky tongue; and their eyes, which can be moved independently of each other. Get a handle on it. …
Chameleons, facts and photos | National Geographic
There’s no mistaking the distinctive features of a chameleon: its telescopic eyes, grasping tail, color-changing skin, and projectile tongue. But while these animals are far from aggressive …
Chameleon - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
Chameleons are a distinctive and highly specialized clade of Old World lizards, belonging to the family Chamaeleonidae. Their name, derived from Greek, literally means “earth lion” or …
10 Facts About Chameleons - ThoughtCo
May 11, 2025 · Chameleons have amazing eyes that can move independently, giving them almost a full circle of vision. Almost half of all chameleon species live on the island of Madagascar, …
Chameleon Animal Facts - Chamaeleonidae - A-Z Animals
May 27, 2024 · The chameleon, scientific name Chamaeleonidae, is a species of lizard known for their ability to change colors and degrees of brightness. There are over 160 species of …
A Guide to Caring for Pet Chameleons - The Spruce Pets
Jun 18, 2025 · Chameleons are a unique and bright species with the ability to change in color to camouflage with their environment, regulate temperatures, and communicate with other …
27 Types of Chameleons: Species, Facts and Photos - TRVST
Chameleons are an exceptional group of reptiles in the wild, known not only for their bright colors but also for their independent eyes and projectile tongues. A vast spectrum of chameleon …