The smallest known reptile in the world can fit on your fingertip. It’s known as Brookesia nana, or “nano-chameleon,” and it’s a blotchy brown lizard that usually doesn’t surpass an inch in body ...

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The chameleon is a reptile and not an amphibian. They are a lizard species that belongs to the Reptilia class and is part of ...

Almost half of the world’s chameleon species live on the island of Madagascar. This chameleon community is not only the world’s largest, it is also the world’s most unique; with 59 different species ...

Labord's chameleon, native to western Madagascar, holds the record as the shortest-lived vertebrate, surviving only four to five months. This reptile's life cycle is uniquely adapted to the island's ...

Labord's chameleon, found in western Madagascar, holds the shortest lifespan record for tetrapods, living just four to five months. They reach sexual maturity in two months, mate aggressively, and die ...

Chameleons are known for being able to change their skin color, but they’ve got plenty of other special tricks as well. They can shoot out their tongues at alarming speeds, use their tails as extra ...

California’s diverse climate and sprawling urban areas have made the western state an unexpected hotspot for non-native ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the history of science and exploration. Chameleons are known for their hide-and-seek prowess, but one species, Voeltzkow’s ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. From Rango to the GEICO gecko and Mushu from Mulan, the lizards portrayed in movies and TV are absolutely adorable. You'll be ...