The portrait of a Flap-necked Chameleon details the turret eye with fused eyelids allowing peep-holes around the pupil. The eyes move independently

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The portrait of a Flap-necked Chameleon details the turret eye with fused eyelids allowing peep-holes around the pupil. The eyes move independently giving a full range of vision.

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Size: 4190px × 4600px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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