A tiny new species of chameleon has been discovered, and it may be the smallest reptile in the world. Known as Brookesia nana, or the nano-chameleon, the petite species can perch on a fingertip and ...

An up-close look at the magnificent Parsons Chameleon! Discover fascinating facts about its unique features, behavior, and natural habitat. A reptile enthusiast's dream!

Scientists say they discovered a sunflower seed-sized subspecies of chameleon that may well be the smallest reptile on Earth. Two of the miniature lizards, one male and one female, were discovered by ...

The study's lead researcher said while most chameleons can hiss and bite, the Chapman's Pygmy Chameleons "are gentle, and just beautiful." The rare species also vibrates when held. A rare chameleon ...

In 1913, Voeltzkow’s chameleon (Furcifer voeltzkowi) disappeared from the wild, never to be seen in its native Madagascar again. But now, more than a century after scientists thought they had long ...

The Chapman’s pygmy chameleon, about the length of a golf tee, was first described in 1992 and not seen again in the wild by scientists until 2016. An estimated 80% of the rainforests of Malawi Hills, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Getting a pet chameleon is definitely an exciting move. Whether the horned Jackson’s chameleon or the brightly colored panther chameleon, you can find many intriguing lizards that are unique in ...

Despite being difficult to keep alive and healthy, chameleons are among the most popular reptiles in the exotic pet trade. Each year hundreds of thousands of these slow-moving reptiles are taken from ...