A portrait of a Flap Necked Chameleon shows the unique structure of the eye. The eyelids have fused leaving a small peep-hole for the pupil.


A portrait of a Flap Necked Chameleon shows the unique structure of the eye. The eyelids have fused leaving a small peep-hole for the pupil. Each eye works independently and give the lizard amazing vision.


Size: 6200px × 4341px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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