Panther Chamleon

Panther Chameleon

Panther Chameleon is a reptile who can change his color in 2 or 3 seconds. It has long tongue which longer than it . It lives in the forests of  Madagascar. It is  20 cm long.

 

Taxonomy

Thespecific name pardalis refers to the animals' markings, as it is Latin for "leopard" or "spotted like a panther".  The English word chameleon (also chamaeleon) derives from Latin chamaeleō, a borrowing of the Ancient Greekχαμαιλέων (khamailéōn), a compound of χαμαί (khamaí) "on the ground" and λέων (léōn) "lion". The Greek word is a calque translating the Akkadian nēš qaqqari, "ground lion". This lends to the common English name of "panther chameleon".

LOCATION

Behavior and ecology

Like most species of chameleons, the panther chameleon is very territorial. It spends the majority of its life in isolation, apart from mating sessions. When two males come into contact, they will change color and inflate their bodies, attempting to assert their dominance. Often these battles end at this stage, with the loser retreating, turning drab and dark colors. Occasionally, the displays result in physical combat if neither contender backs down.

PREY AND ENEMIES

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