A small population of veiled chameleons was first found by alert Maui residents in the early 2000s. Thanks to community support, these lizards have been eliminated from Maui, protecting native species ...

Chameleons were introduced to Florida as escaped or released pets and are now considered an invasive species. Two species, the Oustalet's and veiled chameleon, are known to have breeding populations ...

Girl George is giving visitors the side eye from a branch in her warm, humid, leafy enclosure in Scutes Family Gallery at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. Not just a side eye, but a backward eye and a forward ...

Wildlife biologist Bryna Daykin fought tangles of chest-high weeds and skin-rending bougainvillea last week in a clandestine search for a rogue lizard squatting in a derelict patch of Palm Beach ...

The veiled chameleon, recognizable by its shark-fin-shaped head, is thought to be eradicated from Maui, thanks to widespread community cooperation and a commitment to seeing the effort to the end. — ...

Learn about the moderate risks, conservation concerns, and long-term care responsibilities of keeping a veiled chameleon as a pet.

This veiled chameleon is getting ready to score its next meal. These lizards have a ballistic tongue that can shoot out the length of their entire body or more. Get a closer view of the image Get a ...

This is the tail of a veiled chameleon; it’s a prehensile tail, meaning it’s able to grasp and hold onto objects. In the wild, these lizards live most of their lives in the trees and use their tails ...

When male chameleons challenge each other for territory or a female, their coloring becomes brighter and more intense. During a contest, the lizards show bright yellows, oranges, greens and turquoises ...