You’ve probably heard that chameleons change color to blend into their background in order to hide. But that might not actually be true. So what do they actually use this color-changing ability for?

Sticking your tongue out is not a polite thing to do if you’re a human, but for chameleons and some other reptiles it is the way they survive. Chameleons are lizards that range in size from just over ...

Chameleons are some of the most extraordinary reptiles on Earth, famous for their dazzling colour changes, incredible eyesight, and unique adaptations. Found primarily in Africa and Madagascar, these ...

Chameleons are really special reptiles, with a whole bunch of special features that make them look very different from all other lizards: they have eyes that can look in two directions at once, a ...

The popular belief is that chameleons change color solely to disappear into their surroundings. While camouflage does play a part, it is not the only or even the primary reason. Chameleons also alter ...

What a great question, Ikechukwu! It doesn’t have a simple answer, though: yes, chameleons do change color when they sleep, but we think it happens in a different way to when they’re awake. People ...