A medium to large sized chameleon that is the most widespread and common of these slow moving reptiles and is totally harmless
A medium to large sized chameleon that is the most widespread and common of these slow moving reptiles and is totally harmless despite many tribal beliefs that they are poisonous. Their ability to rapidly change colour makes many believe they are a witches familiar and capable of black-magic
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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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