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Jackson’s Chameleon

Chamaeleo jacksonii

Description:

Males have three large horns, which play a role in self-defense between competing males. The other key feature of any chameleon is their ability to change color.

Habitat:

A native to the humid, cooler regions of Kenya.

Notes:

Also know as the Three-horned chameleon.

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9 Comments

patty
patty 10 years ago

Lovely chamelon and picture Helene! What a cute animal =)

achmmad
achmmad 12 years ago

Mini-dinosaurs! Very beautiful!

KarenL
KarenL 12 years ago

Fantastic!

mdwildlife
mdwildlife 12 years ago

That just made me laugh. What a great expression. Awesome capture.

Pak Hoi T
Pak Hoi T 12 years ago

Love that pic. such close-up :)

peter
peter 12 years ago

Spotting of the Day:

"The Jackson’s Chameleon will use its three horns as jousting weapons during mating season in Kenya"

http://facebook.com/projectnoah/posts/12...
http://twitter.com/projectnoah/status/67...

Marianne Wells
Marianne Wells 13 years ago

What an odd little animal. At least he looks happy :) Great shot!

desertbunnee
desertbunnee 13 years ago

Awesome pic!

lori.tas
lori.tas 13 years ago

Fantastic shot!

helene.bovy
Spotted by
helene.bovy

Meru, Kenya

Spotted on Apr 27, 2011
Submitted on Apr 27, 2011

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