But this green-to-brown color change is much less dramatic than the vivid, distinct color and pattern changes of chameleons. Chameleons have many other features that distinguish them from their ...

We all know what chameleons are capable of ... There are two distinct species of anole that can change color: the green anole (Anolis carolinensis) and the brown anole (Anolis sagrei).

As the distance between the crystals increases, the reflected colors shift from blue to green to yellow to orange to red—a kaleidoscopic display that’s common among some panther chameleons as ...

In addition to camouflage and flashy fights, these cells may play a key part in keeping these lizards cool. “People generally assume that color change in chameleons is well understood, and I don’t ...

Chameleons are celebrated for their incredible ability to change color at will. Due to specialized cells in their skin, they can adapt their coloring to absorb heat, reflect sunlight, and ...

Chameleon shrimp can change their color to camouflage themselves among the algae they inhabit, helping them to escape from predators. Their appearance shifts from red, brown, green, or even ...

Meller's will change colors in response to stress and to communicate with other chameleons. Their normal appearance is deep green with yellow stripes and random black spots. Females are slightly ...