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Reptiles
Chameleon
Chamaeleo calyptratus
- Diet
- Insectivore
- Lifespan
- 5-8 years
- Weight
- 0.1-0.2 kg
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Chameleon (Chamaeleo calyptratus) is a insectivore species found in African and Madagascan forests. It typically lives 5-8 years, weighing around 0.1-0.2 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the chameleon: Chameleons change color to communicate, not just to camouflage.
Reptiles are cold-blooded vertebrates covered in scales, ranging from tiny geckos to massive crocodiles. Most reptiles lay eggs and rely on their environment to regulate body temperature.