The well-known Pinocchio chameleon of Madagascar, with its remarkably long nose, has turned out to be a surprise for ...

Tropical rainforests are known for their unique biodiversity, with species found nowhere else on Earth. But nearly 30% of tropical rainforest has been destroyed or has become seriously degraded since ...

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 ...

Nature’s colour artists: Chameleons change colour using guanine nanocrystals in specialized skin cells, adjusting crystal spacing to reflect different wavelengths for communication, camouflage, and ...

The study suggests that these chameleons’ elongated snouts evolve surprisingly quickly, and are likely influenced by female ...

Six new species of pygmy chameleon have been described from Tanzania’s Eastern Arc Mountains. The mountain forests are subject to intense human pressure, threatening the diverse plant and animal ...

Scientists have identified four new-to-science species of chameleons inhabiting four distinct, isolated mountains in northern Mozambique. These mountains — Namuli, Inago, Chiperone, and Ribáuè —are ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...

A species of tiny chameleons presumed to be extinct due to deforestation has been found, but it is clinging to survival. Up to only 5.5 centimeters (2.2 inches) long, the critically endangered Chapman ...

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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