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Quick Facts
Native to Tropical forests of northern Madagascar
Primary Diet Insects
Lifespan 1 to 3 years
Status Stable

Panther Chameleon

A panther chameleon has a long, flexible tongue that can stretch up to two times the length of their body! Their feet are zygodactyl, like parrots, with two toes on one side and three on the other. This makes them great climbers, able to grip branches, along with a prehensile tail that acts like a fifth limb. Panther chameleons can quickly change colors due to light, temperature, defending territory, or mating — but not for camouflage.

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