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Chameleons
For chameleons, Madagascar is the "Promised Land". The island supports more than 80 species, which represents around 60% of the world total. This includes both the world's largest and smallest species. They are found in all major native habitat types; rainforest, deciduous forest, spiny forest and high mountain areas, and some species have also colonised degraded and human-altered areas.
Male Panther Chameleon (Furcifer pardalis). Masoala National Park, northern Madagascar.
Male Panther Chameleon (Furcifer pardalis). Masoala National Park, northern Madagascar.
Male Panther Chameleon (Furcifer pardalis) shedding or sloughing its skin. Masoala National Park, north east Madagascar.
Tail of male Panther Chameleon (Furcifer pardalis). Masoala National Park, north east Madagascar.
Face of male Parson's Chameleon (Calumma parsoni). Ranomafana National Park, south eastern Madagascar.
Silhouette of male Parson's Chameleon (Calumma parsoni). Ranomafana National Park, south eastern Madagascar
Male Parson's Chameleon (Calumma parsoni). Ranomafana National Park, south eastern Madagascar.
Close up study. Eye of male Parson's Chameleon (Calumma parsoni). Ranomafana National Park, south eastern Madagascar.
Male Parson's Chameleon (Calumma parsoni) in canopy foliage. Mantadia National Park, eastern Madagascar.
Male Parson's Chameleon (Calumma parsoni) preparing to catch prey. Ranomafana National Park, south eastern Madagascar
Male Rhinoceros Chameleon (Furcifer rhinoceratus). Ankarafantsika National Park, north west Madagascar.
Short-nosed Chameleon (Calumma gastrotaenia) in montane rainforest. Ranomafana National Park, Madagascar.
