Chameleons have built a pretty solid reputation on two commonly held beliefs: They can stealthily blend into their surroundings, and they are the ideal subjects for iconic '80s anthems. But it turns ...

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 ...

Color change in animals is a response shaped by evolution. Each species has developed its own method and reason for this ...

Have you ever wondered how chameleons change colour? And can they do this while they’re asleep? What about if they are able to dream? Does their dream flash across their bodies in reds, turquoises and ...

Chameleons are famous for their ability to change color, but they don’t do it simply to blend into whatever background they’re sitting on. Instead, their color shifts are controlled by special pigment ...

You've probably heard that chameleons change color to blend into their background and hide. But new research shows they're more often adjusting appearance in order to regulate their bod temperature or ...