White Namaqua Chameleon Born in Captivity

In November 2023, a remarkable piece of information was shared on Facebook regarding the appearance of a leucistic, patternless Namaqua chameleon, Chamaeleo namaquensis, among offspring of this species in captivity. This animal is extraordinary and has never been reported in the wild. Its unique white coloration, devoid of any protective melanin, would likely result in a rapid demise in natural conditions, especially given the harsh environment of the Namibian desert. However, captivity has allowed it to survive. Since that initial report, no further updates on its status have been published.