Christopher Anderson in 2018: Here is a graphic I made for some ongoing work in my lab highlighting the different parts of the axial skeleton of chameleons. This is a volume rendering of a micro-CT scan of a male Kinyongia xenorhina. In it I've segmented out and color coded the different portions of the axial skeleton as a...

Chameleons are well known to be masters of colours.

Gular pouch in chameleons is an anatomical structure located in the chin are, below the mandible, which consists of an inflatable air sac (can be one or even more), attached to the breathing system via larynx and covered by skin and underlaying structures such as tendons and muscles and bones of the chin area, mainly building part of...

Christopher Anderson: "This is a volume rendering of a µCT scan of a male Trioceros johnstoni skull with the different cranial bones segmented out into their own materials, and then a partially completed 3D printed model of the skull articulated together."

A new species of miniature Brookesia, named Brookesia (Evoluticauda) nofy, has been discovered in the eastern littoral forests of Madagascar, specifically from Ankanin'ny Nofy and formally described.

Vosseler's chameleon is relatively small, often reaching up to 15-20 cm (approximately 6-8 inches) in total length.

Somewhere over the rainbow, a realm of pure delight,

Rhampheleon temporalis is a miniature chameleon exclusive to the lush forests of the Usambara Mountains in Tanzania, usually located at elevations of 1200 meters and above. These chameleons are at risk due to habitat loss. They reside in the undergrowth and grassy areas on the forest floor. Their primary coloration includes shades of gray and brown...

Calumma parsonii is a species of chameleon native to Madagascar, primarily found in the rainforests and montane forests of eastern Madagascar. The lowland population on Ile St. Marie (Nosy Boraha) seems to be extinct or near extinction same as many original populations on the eastern slopes of the central Malagasy massive.

Trioceros tempeli is an endemic of Tanzania. It is the only African chameleon species with a complete double gular crest consisting of heavily enlarged conical scales. In Africa, only Trioceros laterispinis has a similar crest, in Madagascar, an analogous gular crest you can see in Calumma capuroni.

Calumma parsonii is a species of chameleon native to Madagascar. It is also known as Parson's chameleon. This largest and striking chameleon is known for its vibrant coloration and long horns on its head. Calumma parsonii is primarily found in the rainforests and montane forests of eastern Madagascar. The lowland population on Ile St. Marie (Nosy...

Not all chameleon species are known...
here, pictures of two undescribed species from Madagascar: one from Mts de Ambre, one from Nosy Komba...

A very little is known about the Cherangani Casqued Chameleon, called also Mount Mtelo stump-nosed chameleon or Pokot chameleon: Trioceros nyirit, Cherangani Hills, NW Kenya...
It was first discovered by Dr. Milos Jirku in 2004, but the priority of its description took Stipala (2011), being simply quicker in the formal description publication...

A beautiful young male of the Usambara Three-Horned Chameleon, Trioceros deremensis. Unlike the notoriously known Jackson´s Three-Horned Chameleons, Trioceros jacksonii, which give birth to living offspring, these beautiful cousins of them lay eggs…

Rhampholeon temporalis, commonly known as the Usambara pygmy chameleon, is a fascinating species of chameleon endemic to the Usambara Mountains in Tanzania. This diminutive reptile is notable for its small size, typically measuring around 8-10 centimeters in length, and its remarkable camouflage abilities, blending seamlessly into its forest...

Chameleons, popular for their ability to change skin color to match their surroundings, offer interesting insights into physics as a science in several ways:1. **Optics**: The chameleon's color-changing ability involves specialized cells called chromatophores. These cells contain pigment that can expand or contract, affecting the wavelengths of...

The Chameleon Spider - Misumena vatia

Chameleon skin is not penetrable by water. This unique trait is advantageous in regions with minimal rainfall as it helps chameleons prevent water loss. By effectively isolating water from their skin, chameleons can conserve precious hydration in arid environments where water sources are scarce. This adaptation enables them to thrive in habitats...

A comprehensive and detailed Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians of Kenya, compiled by my friend Patrick Kenyatta Malonza and B.A. Bwong. A must have for an African Herpetologist...

An interesting online publication...

The chameleons are the dragons of our times. They are equally bizarre and unusual with all the strange horns and scales and casques and structures on their heads and bodies…

Invasive chameleons released from predation display more conspicuous colors

The golden rule of handling chameleins sounds: never handle a chameleon unless absolutely necessary.

in 2024, the 10th WCH will be held on 5.-9.August, in Kuching, Sarawak, Borneo...

Chamaeleo calcarifer was described by Peters in 1870 as Chamaeleo calcaratus and the type locality was erroneously given as Bembatuka [= Bombetoka] (in error for Arabian Peninsula; probably near Aden, Yemen).

https://ipardalis.com/how-long-is-a-chameleons-tongue/...