Why it's awesome: Labord's chameleons live fast and die young. They hold the record for the shortest lifespan of all tetrapods — they hatch, grow, mate and die in just four to five months. Labord's ...

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 ...

"Chameleons (Chamaeleonidae) are popular in the pet trade and have been introduced throughout Florida, USA, and their ...

Chameleons are famous for their ability to blend in, but contrary to popular belief, this isn’t why they are so colorful. Chameleons change color depending on their mood, and each color represents ...

This shows just how smart evolution really can be.

The chameleon's uncanny ability to change color has long mystified people, but now the lizard's secret is out: Chameleons can rapidly change color by adjusting a layer of special cells nestled within ...

As if chameleons weren’t incredible enough for their ability to rapidly change their skin color, here’s something even more amazing. According to a new study, the lizards may be making their color ...

The chameleon's uncanny ability to change color has long mystified people, but now the lizard's secret is out: Chameleons rapidly change color by adjusting a layer of special cells nestled within ...

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 ...

Scientists studying chameleon skin have discovered the secret to the lizards’ color-changing prowess: Rather than relying purely on pigments, the animals use photonic nanocrystals in their skin to ...