What a great question, Ikechukwu! It doesn’t have a simple answer, though: yes, chameleons do change color when they sleep, but we think it happens in a different way to when they’re awake. People ...

Sticking your tongue out is not a polite thing to do if you’re a human, but for chameleons and some other reptiles it is the way they survive. Chameleons are lizards that range in size from just over ...

You’ve probably heard that chameleons change color to blend into their background in order to hide. But that might not actually be true. So what do they actually use this color-changing ability for?

Certain species of chameleons, a type of lizard that some people keep as pets, change colors, too. They modify their skin color to blend in with their environment to avoid being eaten. Chameleons also ...

Chameleons are among the most intriguing reptiles on the planet, captivating us with their extraordinary abilities and unique characteristics. Known for their vibrant colour-changing skills, these ...

Chameleons are really special reptiles, with a whole bunch of special features that make them look very different from all other lizards: they have eyes that can look in two directions at once, a ...