4 Feb 2015

Namaqua Chameleon


The Namaqua chameleon is a lizard found in the western desert regions of NamibiaSouth Africa, and southernAngola. This species, which can reach 25 centimetres (9.8 in) in length, is common in the Namib Desert. It has evolved several adaptations which allow it to thrive in hot and arid areas, such as the ability to change color to control temperature.