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 ...

For chameleons, war paint isn’t just an accessory, it is a battle flag. The brightness of the colours these lizards display and how rapidly they change are good indicators of which animal will win in ...

Almost half of the world’s chameleon species live on the island of Madagascar. This chameleon community is not only the world’s largest, it is also the world’s most unique; with 59 different species ...

A 99 million-year-old baby chameleon was found in a lump of amber in Myanmar, according to a study published in Science Advances on Friday. That makes it the oldest known chameleon fossil ever ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the history of science and exploration. Chameleons are known for their hide-and-seek prowess, but one species, Voeltzkow’s ...

Chameleons don't just change the color of their skin—scientists have discovered their bones can glow fluorescent under ultraviolet light, creating intricate luminous patterns. The ability, it turns ...