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Chamaeleonidae Collection (#2)

The Chamaeleonidae family is a diverse and fascinating group of reptiles

Background imageChamaeleonidae Collection: Chamaeleo calyptratus, veiled chameleon

Chamaeleo calyptratus, veiled chameleon
A dried (stuffed) specimen of a veiled chameleon (Chamaeleo calyptratus) native to South West Arabia, in the vecinity of the Yemen and Saudi Arabia borderline

Background imageChamaeleonidae Collection: A chameleon

A chameleon. Madagascar is synonymous with these magnificent old world reptiles. Two-thirds of all known species are native to the island, the fourth largest in the world

Background imageChamaeleonidae Collection: Chamaeleo zeylanicus, Indian chameleon

Chamaeleo zeylanicus, Indian chameleon
Illustration from the Thomas Hardwicke Collection; attributed to artist J. Hayes; 1819

Background imageChamaeleonidae Collection: Chameleon

Chameleon (Chamaeleonidae family). Lake Tanganika, Tanzania, Africa

Background imageChamaeleonidae Collection: Parsons Chameleon, Calumma parsonii, side view

Parsons Chameleon, Calumma parsonii, side view

Background imageChamaeleonidae Collection: Chamaeleo chamaeleon, Mediterranean Chameleon

Chamaeleo chamaeleon, Mediterranean Chameleon

Background imageChamaeleonidae Collection: Chamaeleon (chamaeleonidae) perched on tree branch, side view

Chamaeleon (chamaeleonidae) perched on tree branch, side view

Background imageChamaeleonidae Collection: Green Chameleon (Chamaeleonidae) perched on a branch

Green Chameleon (Chamaeleonidae) perched on a branch

Background imageChamaeleonidae Collection: Green Chameleon (Chamaeleonidae), camouflaged

Green Chameleon (Chamaeleonidae), camouflaged

Background imageChamaeleonidae Collection: Parsons Chameleon (Calumma parsonii), resting with a rolled-up tail, Madagascar, Africa

Parsons Chameleon (Calumma parsonii), resting with a rolled-up tail, Madagascar, Africa

Background imageChamaeleonidae Collection: Namaqua Chameleon -Chamaeleo namaquensis-, Living Desert Snake Park, Walvis Bay, Namibia

Namaqua Chameleon -Chamaeleo namaquensis-, Living Desert Snake Park, Walvis Bay, Namibia

Background imageChamaeleonidae Collection: Panther Chameleon -Furcifer pardalis-, butterfly house, Forgaria nel Friuli, Udine province, Italy

Panther Chameleon -Furcifer pardalis-, butterfly house, Forgaria nel Friuli, Udine province, Italy

Background imageChamaeleonidae Collection: Parsons chameleon -Calumma parsonii-, female, Exotic Parc, Peyriar, Madagascar

Parsons chameleon -Calumma parsonii-, female, Exotic Parc, Peyriar, Madagascar

Background imageChamaeleonidae Collection: Parsons Chameleon -Calumma parsonii- on a branch, female, Exotic Parc, Peyriar, Madagascar

Parsons Chameleon -Calumma parsonii- on a branch, female, Exotic Parc, Peyriar, Madagascar

Background imageChamaeleonidae Collection: Rhinoceros Chameleon -Furcifer rhinoceratus-, Exotic Parc, Peyriar, Madagascar

Rhinoceros Chameleon -Furcifer rhinoceratus-, Exotic Parc, Peyriar, Madagascar

Background imageChamaeleonidae Collection: Parsons Chameleon -Calumma parsonii-, brown, curled tail, at night, Ranomafana National Park

Parsons Chameleon -Calumma parsonii-, brown, curled tail, at night, Ranomafana National Park, Madagascar

Background imageChamaeleonidae Collection: Namaqua Dwarf Chameleon (Bradypodion occidentale) adult, climbing on branch, South Africa, February

Namaqua Dwarf Chameleon (Bradypodion occidentale) adult, climbing on branch, South Africa, February

Background imageChamaeleonidae Collection: Robertson Dwarf Chameleon (Bradypodion gutturale) adult, climbing on twig, Western Cape

Robertson Dwarf Chameleon (Bradypodion gutturale) adult, climbing on twig, Western Cape, South Africa, February

Background imageChamaeleonidae Collection: Cape Dwarf Chameleon (Bradypodion pumilum) adult, climbing on twig, Western Cape, South Africa

Cape Dwarf Chameleon (Bradypodion pumilum) adult, climbing on twig, Western Cape, South Africa, February

Background imageChamaeleonidae Collection: Madagascan Chameleon, Chamaeleo verrucosis, sits on a branch with its curled up tail

Madagascan Chameleon, Chamaeleo verrucosis, sits on a branch with its curled up tail

Background imageChamaeleonidae Collection: Jacksons Chameleon (Chamaeleo jacksonii) perched on tree branch with its long tail dangling down

Jacksons Chameleon (Chamaeleo jacksonii) perched on tree branch with its long tail dangling down, front view

Background imageChamaeleonidae Collection: Mediterranean Chameleon (Chamaeleo chamaeleon) perched on green leafy branch, side view

Mediterranean Chameleon (Chamaeleo chamaeleon) perched on green leafy branch, side view

Background imageChamaeleonidae Collection: 19th Century embalmed chameleon

19th Century embalmed chameleon in a glass jar. From 1890

Background imageChamaeleonidae Collection: Chamaeleo jacksonii, Jacksons chameleon

Chamaeleo jacksonii, Jacksons chameleon
Jacksons chameleon specimen in spirit jar held in the Darwin Centre at the Natural History Museum, London. This image is on display in the link corridor from the Life Galleries to the Darwin Centre

Background imageChamaeleonidae Collection: From M. G. Perecca to G. A. Boulenger

From M. G. Perecca to G. A. Boulenger
A letter from M.G. Perecca to G.A. Boulenger featuring an illustration of a chameleon. 27 January 1906. DF 235/18/6/38

Background imageChamaeleonidae Collection: Bird, leaves and chameleon design

Bird, leaves and chameleon design
Drawing by Alfred Waterhouse for the ornamentation of the Natural History Museum, London, 1875-1876. The image also appears in The Gilded Canopy

Background imageChamaeleonidae Collection: Belted Chameleon (Furcifer balteatus) adult male, walking along branch, Ranomafana N. P

Belted Chameleon (Furcifer balteatus) adult male, walking along branch, Ranomafana N. P. Madagascar, October
Belted Chameleon (Furcifer balteatus) adult male, walking along branch, Ranomafana N.P. Madagascar, October

Background imageChamaeleonidae Collection: Johnstons Three-horned Chameleon (Trioceros johnstoni) adult female, climbing along branch

Johnstons Three-horned Chameleon (Trioceros johnstoni) adult female, climbing along branch, Kahuzi-Biega N. P
Johnstons Three-horned Chameleon (Trioceros johnstoni) adult female, climbing along branch, Kahuzi-Biega N.P. Kivu Region, Democratic Republic of Congo, november

Background imageChamaeleonidae Collection: Ituri Chameleon (Kinyongia gyrolepis) adult, clinging to branch, Kahuzi-Biega N. P

Ituri Chameleon (Kinyongia gyrolepis) adult, clinging to branch, Kahuzi-Biega N. P
Ituri Chameleon (Kinyongia gyrolepis) adult, clinging to branch, Kahuzi-Biega N.P. Kivu Region, Democratic Republic of Congo, november

Background imageChamaeleonidae Collection: Mellers Giant Chameleon (Trioceros melleri) adult, climbing on branch, Tanzania

Mellers Giant Chameleon (Trioceros melleri) adult, climbing on branch, Tanzania

Background imageChamaeleonidae Collection: Robertson dwarf chameleon

Robertson dwarf chameleon (Bradypodion gutturale). Photographed at De Hoop Nature Reserve, South Africa

Background imageChamaeleonidae Collection: Chameleon

Chameleon. Unidentified chameleon (family Chamaeleonidae) resting, camouflaged on a tree trunk. Chameleons can change colour according to their mood and environment

Background imageChamaeleonidae Collection: Chameleon Close-up C008 / 3439

Chameleon Close-up C008 / 3439
Chameleon s. Close-up of a chameleons head showing its large eyes. Chameleons (family Chamaeleonidae) have very good eye sight for reptiles

Background imageChamaeleonidae Collection: Ruwenzori Three Horned Chameleon - adult female - Nyungwe - Rwanda - Africa

Ruwenzori Three Horned Chameleon - adult female - Nyungwe - Rwanda - Africa
MM-89 Ruwenzori Three Horned Chameleon - adult female Nyungwe - Rwanda - Africa Chamaeleo jonhstoni Michele Menegon Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageChamaeleonidae Collection: Fisher two-horned Chameleon - male - Nguru South Mts. - Tanzania - Africa

Fisher two-horned Chameleon - male - Nguru South Mts. - Tanzania - Africa
MM-138 Fisher's two-horned Chameleon - male Nguru South Mountains. - Tanzania - Africa Kinyongia fischeri Michele Menegon Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageChamaeleonidae Collection: Chamaeleo balebicornutus

Chamaeleo balebicornutus
MM-30 Bale Mountains Two Horned Chameleon Bale Mountains, Ethiopia Chamaeleo balebicornutus Michele Menegon Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageChamaeleonidae Collection: Chamaeleo harennae

Chamaeleo harennae
MM-24 Bale Mountains Heather Chameleon Ethiopia - Africa Chamaeleo harennae Michele Menegon Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway




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The Chamaeleonidae family is a diverse and fascinating group of reptiles. From the majestic Furcifer oustaleti, also known as the Oustalets Chameleon, perched on a tree branch and catching a fly with its lightning-fast tongue, to the Senegal chameleon gracefully walking over flat ground near Allahein river in The Gambia. In the dense forests of Madagascar, we find the Parson's chameleon, Calumma parsonii. This male specimen hunts in the forest canopy of Mitsinjo Forest within Andasibe-Mantadia National Park. Its vibrant colors blend seamlessly with its surroundings as it searches for prey. On the other end of the size spectrum, we have the Nosy Be Pygmy Leaf Chameleon. As one of nature's smallest reptiles, this female Brookesia minima showcases incredible adaptability and camouflage skills. Venturing back to Madagascar, we encounter another stunning species - Calumma gallus or Lance-nosed chameleon. Found in Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, this creature navigates through rainforest understorey with ease while displaying its unique features. A different kind of beauty can be witnessed when observing Parsons Chameleons climbing amidst rainforest foliage. These Calumma parsonii specimens are truly masters at blending into their environment. Madagascar continues to amaze us with yet another remarkable inhabitant - Furcifer minor or Minor's chameleon. Perched on a tree branch against an enchanting backdrop, these creatures showcase their intricate patterns and colors that make them stand out among their surroundings. Moving away from Madagascar but still captivated by mesmerizing chameleons brings us to Eastern Madagascer where we find Sambava Panther Chameleons (Furcifer pardalis) thriving under controlled conditions. Their striking appearance adds vibrancy to any setting they inhabit.