Did You Know?

Chameleons can move their eyes in two ways!

Color Change

Chameleons change color to blend in.

Long Tongue

Their tongue is long to catch food.

What chameleons Does

They change color to hide.

They catch bugs with their tongue.

They have big eyes to see all.

They live in trees and bushes.

Some are very small and cute.

They can be green, blue, or brown.

More About chameleons

Chameleons have been around for a long time. They are found in Africa and some parts of Asia. They like warm and wet places. Some chameleons can change color fast!

Chameleons help keep bugs away. They eat flies and other small bugs. This helps plants grow better. They are fun to watch in the wild.

Did you know some chameleons can change color to show how they feel? When they are mad, they might turn bright! They are very special lizards.

How Topics Connect

graph TD A["Chameleons (Clade of Lizards)"] --> B["200 Species Described (June 2015)"] A --> C["Distinct Range of Colours"] C --> D["Colour-Shifting Camouflage"] D --> E["Variability in Colour Change"] E --> F["Brightness Shift"] E --> G["Plethora of Colour-Combinations"]

What Do These Words Mean?

Chameleons:A type of lizard known for changing colors.
Clade:A group of related living things.
Camouflage:The ability to blend in with the surroundings.
Variability:The ability to change or differ.
Plethora:A large number or variety.