The Flap Necked Chameleon is the commonest and most widespread of the family in Africa. Famed for their ability to change colour and blend in.

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The Flap Necked Chameleon is the commonest and most widespread of the family in Africa. Famed for their ability to change colour and blend into the background, green is their normal colour.

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

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