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In both captivity and nature, chameleons (Family Chamaeleonidae) stand alone - unique in so many ways, they are truly marvelous creatures to know and care for. Chameleons have long drawn our attention...in fact, their fossilized remains have been found alongside proto-human skeletons in Tanzania's Olduvai Gorge. Throughout Africa and Madagascar, they were regarded as somewhat mystical creatures, spying on people with their oddly-shaped eyes and reporting back to the deities about our (many!) shortcomings.
Fortunately, most of these beliefs also prohibited people from harming chameleons, and even today there are those who will risk a car accident rather than run one over. Chameleons reach their greatest diversity in Madagascar. They are also found in coastal North Africa, Africa south of the Sahara, along the western edge of the Middle East and the northern shores of the Mediterranean and in India and Sri Lanka. Two species have been introduced to Mexico and the USA.
Often regarded as rainforest animals, chameleons have also adapted to dry forests, deserts, mountainous areas (where they endure snow) and city parks.
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PERFECT POSE! - Desktop Nexus AnimalsDownload free wallpapers and background images: PERFECT POSE!. Desktop Nexus Animals background ID 149058. In both captivity and nature, chameleons (Family Chamaeleonidae) stand alone - unique in so many ways, they are truly marvelous creatures to know and care for. Chameleons have long drawn our attention...in fact, their fossilized remains have been found alongside proto-human skeletons in Tanzania's Olduvai Gorge. Throughout Africa and Madagascar, they were regarded as somewhat mystical creatures, spying on people with their oddly-shaped eyes and reporting back to the deities about our (many!) shortcomings.
Fortunately, most of these beliefs also prohibited people from harming chameleons, and even today there are those who will risk a car accident rather than run one over. Chameleons reach their greatest diversity in Madagascar. They are also found in coastal North Africa, Africa south of the Sahara, along the western edge of the Middle East and the northern shores of the Mediterranean and in India and Sri Lanka. Two species have been introduced to Mexico and the USA.
Often regarded as rainforest animals, chameleons have also adapted to dry forests, deserts, mountainous areas (where they endure snow) and city parks.
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Category: Reptiles