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The Pinocchio chameleon is actually two species
For nearly 150 years, herpetologists have recognized a quirky group of Madagascar chameleons by one unmistakable feature: a long, pointed “nose.” That dramatic snout earned them the nickname ...
Scientists have discovered that Madagascar’s iconic Pinocchio chameleon is actually a distinct species now named Calumma ...
Urgent conservation measures are needed to save a Critically Endangered species of chameleon which has been found clinging to survival in patches of rainforest in Malawi. Chapman’s Pygmy Chameleon ...
The Chapman's pygmy chameleon was discovered in just three locations by a team from the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) and the Museums of Malawi Scientists are urging immediate ...
Despite cultural taboos, herpetologist Fandresena Rakotoharimalala is determined to save chameleons. Despite cultural taboos, herpetologist Fandresena Rakotoharimalala is on a mission to save ...
Chameleons have long been known for their camouflage abilities. They've even lent their name as a slang term for a person who transitions easily between social groups. The Jackson’s chameleon is a ...
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Island where 90 percent of wildlife is found nowhere else on Earth
Researchers believe that roughly 90 percent of all plant and animal species found in Madagascar are unique to the island. Its plant life alone includes more than 12,000 species, with approximately 83 ...
Researchers have described a new chameleon species from the Bale Mountains of south-central Ethiopia and say it’s likely that more will emerge. Wolfgang Böhme’s Ethiopian chameleon is around 15 ...
BERLIN, Germany — It fits on a human fingertip, but this chameleon could make a big splash. Scientists from Madagascar and Germany say a newly discovered species of chameleon is a contender for the ...
A small population of veiled chameleons was first found by alert Maui residents in the early 2000s. Thanks to community support, these lizards have been eliminated from Maui, protecting native species ...
Scientists found a pregnant animal camouflaged like a “dead leaf” in a forest of central Africa and discovered a new species, a study said. Photo from Daniel F. Hughes Hiking in the mountains of the ...
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