A study in camouflage, a young Flap-necked Chameleon takes on the colours of the surrounding vegetation to avoid detection by sharp eyed predators


A study in camouflage, a young Flap-necked Chameleon takes on the colours of the surrounding vegetation to avoid detection by sharp eyed predators


Size: 3881px × 5600px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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