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Chameleons
Chameleons are the most specialised and perhaps instantly recognisable group of lizards. They share a suit of characteristics that is perfectly honed for a life in bushes and trees. Evolution has been hard at work and there is hardly a single body part that has not be radically modified towards an arboreal existance. They are restricted to Africa, southern Europe, the Middle East, India and Madagascar. This selection of images is primarily from the various forest regions of Madagascar and also the African mainland.
Stump-tailed or Leaf Chameleon (Brookesia nasus) on leaf at night. Ranomafana National Park, south east Madagascar.
Male Panther Chameleon (Furcifer pardalis) in aggressive posture. From Ambanja region, north west Madagascar.
Male Panther Chameleon (Furcifer pardalis) in aggresive posture. From Masoala National Park, north east Madagascar.
Male Panther Chameleon (Furcifer pardalis) in beach side vegetation. Bay of Antongil, Masoala Peninsula National Park, north east Madagascar. (digitally altered)
Male Panther Chameleon (Furcifer pardalis) stalking prey in beach side vegetation. Bay of Antongil, Masoala Peninsula National Park, north east Madagascar.
Male Panther Chameleon (Furcifer pardalis) eating praying mantis in beach side vegetation. Bay of Antongil, Masoala Peninsula National Park, north east Madagascar.
Male Panther Chameleon (Furcifer pardalis) catching praying mantis in beach side vegetation. Bay of Antongil, Masoala Peninsula National Park, north east Madagascar.
Male Parson's Chameleon (Calumma parsonii) in rainforest understorey. Masoala National Park, Madagascar.
Male Parson's Chameleon (Calumma parsonii) in rainforest understorey. Masoala National Park, Madagascar. (digitally altered)
Male Montane Jewel Chameleon (Furcifer campani) in breeding colouration. From central highland regions, Madagascar.
Male Montane Jewel Chameleon (Furcifer campani) in breeding colouration. From central highland regions, Madagascar.
Montane Jewel Chameleon (Furcifer campani). Ankaratra Mountains, Madagascar.
