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Veiled Chameleon
Chamaeleo calyptratus
The Veiled Chameleon is a strikingly colorful lizard native to the Arabian Peninsula, particularly Yemen and Saudi Arabia. Recognized by its tall casque, or helmet-like structure on its head, this chameleon is adapted for an arboreal lifestyle, spending most of its time in trees…
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- Unlike many lizards, Veiled Chameleons have a long, sticky tongue that can shoot out up to twice the length of their body to capture prey with incredible accuracy.
- Veiled Chameleons can move their eyes independently, allowing them to look in two different directions at once. Their famous color-changing ability is used more for social signaling and temperature regulation than camouflage. The casque on their head helps collect dew, which the chameleon can drink.
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