Among all chameleons in the world, only the genus Trioceros contains several species that exhibit morphological features what are known as true horns. These horns are characterized by their placement on the front part of the head, just in front of the eyes and on the snout. They consist of a needle/like bony base and are covered by...
This article presents the care and rehabilitation of a female Yellow-Crested Jackson's chameleon, Trioceros jacksonii xantholophus, affectionately named Twigs, who was recently imported from Kenya. Upon her arrival, Twigs displayed signs of distress and poor health, evident in initial photographs documenting her condition.
The majestic Calumma parsonii, the largest and probably most striking chameleons in the world, holds a unique place in scientific history. Native to the forests of Madagascar, this chameleon's name reflects a rich tapestry of historical contributions from both the Irish naturalist James Parsons and the renowned French zoologist Georges Cuvier. The...
The colors of Ankaramibe Panther Chameleons in mating mood are simply stunning
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With the participation of the creative project "Elephant Dreams" The story of an indomitable Chameleon who decided to meet his friends. The entire production is centered around whimsical fabric designs and imagination. Before our eyes, ordinary materials transform into whimsical animals. The red turtle turns out to be not so slow, the green...
Chameleons are fascinating reptiles known for their unique feeding techniques. They primarily rely on their extraordinary long, sticky tongues to capture prey. These tongues can extend rapidly to catch insects and other small animals, making up a significant portion of their diet. The chameleon's eyes play a crucial role in hunting, as they can...
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Stehender Mann mit Chamäleon und Vögeln
Much of the charm of the Osteographia lies with the vignettes of the animal skeletons, which are frequently depicted in lifelike poses. A cat with an arched back is startled by a dog; a young, antlered deer stops suddenly and turns to the viewer; a crane picks up a fish with its beak, yielding the conceit of a...
In the collection of the Rijksmuseum is an early-modern album of prints from the library of (and likely compiled by) a man named Jean de Poligny, whose stony-faced portrait is pasted toward the end of the volume, but about whom nothing else appears to be known. Among the highlights of the album — a mixed bag of Ortelius maps, an...
Max Brückner (1860–1934) was a German geometer, known for his collection of stellated and uniform polyhedra, which he documented in his 1900 book Vielecke und Vielflache: Theorie und Geschichte (Polygons and Polyhedra: Theory and History). Included in the influential study was a compound of three octahedra, made famous by M. C. Escher's 1948 print ...
The Chameleon declares that he is happy and proud to be, as always, of the same opinion as everyone, from "Scenes from the Private and Public Life of Animals"
Chameleons may have a bad rap in some cultures, but let's be honest—they're just out there living their best lives, changing colors and chilling. So next time you see a chameleon, maybe give it a nod of respect for all the legends it's managed to inspire. After all, it's not every day you meet an animal that's supposedly immortal and...
Superstitions Can Turn Deadly
The long living Working Group Chameleons of the German Society for Herpetology and Herpetoculture seeks for new members.
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It is known, females of chameleons change often colors and patterns when they get gravid. the colors are a clear signal to males, not to approach them… In Furcifer verrucosus, the females change colors in gravidity to maron, reddish brow with bluish-violet hues…
It is widely recognized that certain species of the genus Chamaeleo possess a remarkable secondary sexual characteristic: the male tarsal spur. This is exemplified by species such as Chamaeleo africanus, C. arabicus, C. calyptratus, C. dilepis, C. monachus, and others. The tarsal spur has been utilized as a key diagnostic feature for...
(Chamaeleo namaquensis) is a ground-dwelling chameleon species found in the arid regions of Namibia, South Africa, and southern Angola. It inhabits arid and semi-arid areas, such as Karoo shrubland, sandy deserts, and gravel plains. It is particularly common in the Namib Desert and can be found as far south as Sutherland in the Western Cape, South...
Not far from Prague Airport in Czechia, there is a unique zoo called Zoopark Zajezd, which specializes in the care and breeding of chameleons. Their achievements are noteworthy, particularly the successful offspring of the small leaf chameleon species from Madagascar, Brookesia superciliaris. Congratulations!
A wild Furcifer pardalis from the Nosy Be island, Madagascar
Female of the Warty Chameleon, Furcifer verrucosus is very thin and small and inconspicuously shaped and colored in comparison to male
Among these remarkable features, the temporal gland stands out due to its mysterious nature. This gland, also referred to as the temporal pouch, is a holocrine type of exocrine gland found in several chameleon genera (including Bradypodion, Chamaeleo, Kinyongia, Rieppeleon, Furcifer, and Trioceros). It is a flat pocket located above the angle of...
Chameleons do not primarily change their coloration to blend with the environment, but use it mainly for communication and thermoregulation purposes. A very special case occurs when females, due to changes in hormonal levels, begin to show a very specific coloration after conception. The purpose of this discoloration is to deliver a clear message...
Chameleons are often viewed as examples of animals that change color to blend in with their environment. This understanding is incorrect.
Panther chameleons are beautiful creatures. Male panther chameleons are known for their vibrant colors, which come in various shades, including pink, red, orange, yellow, blue, and green. In contrast, females usually present more modest colors, often in shades of gray, brown, orange, black and white. However, some females can be quite colorful,...
