Chameleons
There
are
approximately
160
different
types
of
chameleons.
Some
chameleons
can
change
their
skin
color.
Chameleons
are
reptiles.
All
reptiles
have
scales.
Reptiles
are
also
cold-blooded.
Most
chameleons
are
brightly
colored.
They
can
be
as
small
as
a
penny.
Others
are
as
big
as
cats.
Chameleons
have
curled
tails.
They
wrap
their
tails
around
branches.
That
keeps
them
safe.
Chameleons
live
in
Africa,
Asia,
and
southern
Europe.
You
can
find
them
in
jungles
and
deserts.
Chameleons
can
look
two
different
ways
at
once.
They
look
for
food
and
danger
in
their
habitats.
Chameleons
often
eat
berries,
leaves,
and
insects.
Chameleons’
tongues
are
amazing.
The
tongues
can
be
as
long
as
their
bodies.
Chameleons
use
them
to
catch
live
food.
Most
chameleons
lay
eggs.
Young
chameleons
are
on
their
own
after
they
hatch.
It
is
unknown
how
long
chameleons
can
live
in
the
wild.
They
can
live
more
than
ten
years
in
zoos.
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Chameleon Classification: Reptile
Diet: Omnivore
Endangered Status: Least Concern to Endangered, depending on the species -
Average Length – Longest A Madagascan chameleon is longer than a basketball. -
Average Length – Smallest A pygmy leaf chameleon is longer than a penny.
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