
Chameleon Camp
Basic Information
Located
Africa, Madagascar, Asia, and parts of Europe
Diet
Eats insects
Average Height
10 to 17 inches long
Average Weight
0.1 to 1.5 pounds
Max Age
4 to 10 years in the wild, 12 years in captivity
Animal Sound
Did You Know?

Color Communicator
Chameleons can change color, not just to blend in, but also to show emotion, attract mates, or warn off rivals.

Solo Travelers
Chameleons like their space. Most prefer to live alone and only meet others when it’s time to mate.

Lengthy Tongues
A chameleon's tongue is typically twice the length of its body.

Eyes All Around
Chameleons can move each eye independently. This means they can look in two directions at once!

Grippy Feet
Their toes are grouped in a special way to grab branches like tongs. Perfect for tree life.

Curly Tails
Chameleons use their strong, curled tails to hold onto things like a fifth leg.

Slow Movers
Chameleons walk in a funny, slow, rocking way to blend in like leaves swaying in the breeze.

No Tail Regrowth
Unlike most other lizards, chameleons cannot fully regrow a new tail.