Another unusual feature of the Flap Necked Chameleon is their turret shaped eyes that can operate independently. They also see in the ultra-violet


Another unusual feature of the Flap Necked Chameleon is their turret shaped eyes that can operate independently. They also see in the ultra-violet range of light giving them a unique view of their world


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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
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