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I promised some info on the chamaleon how it originated on our islands so here goes!!
The Mediterranean chameleon (Chamaeleo chamaeleon) is normally brownish as this image or greenish as the one below. It can brighten or darken these colours according to its habitat or if it is alarmed in any way. It will also enlarge its tummy and open the mouth to look larger. The female lays its eggs in a small hole she digs underneath a tree. It lays approximately 20 to 30 eggs and covers them back. She then retreats back into the tree.
It was first introduced to the Maltese islands by missionaries in the mid ninteeth century. They were brought from Northern Africa. These were left in a large garden in St. Julians. During the years they have become widespread all over the islands. They are a protected species.

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Joy Rector 		  Great imga. Wonderful story.


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S J 		  Great shots, Laurence!! I'm sure that we'll definitely see it in te winner's circle next month!! Great work!!


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Kara L. Hendricks 		  Well this little guy just blends right in... Wonderful close-up Laurence!


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Boentara Prajitno 		  sharp picture, love the details


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Joline Frazier 		  I enjoy your information on these wonderful creatures. Being an amatuer naturalist myself, I find it very interesting. The photos are great illustrations of these little guys. When I was a child, I remember some women wore chamaleons on a chain pinned to their jackets...I'm sure the chamaleons didn't enjoy it!!!!


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Deb Holmes-Hatfield 		  Laurence, Thanks for the info, it is always great to learn new things.
Excellent image of this little guy, wonderful detail!


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Michelle R. Kovach 		  Howdy Neighbor! Very cool Laurence! Nicely done & thanks for the info on the lizzie!


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Alisha L. Ekstrom 		  Great image Laurence. Thanks for the story. I love how these creatures can blend in with their environment. Great capture!!!:):)


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Jenny Bosmans 		  OOOH!!! Fabulous details and great title, Laurence! Very nice to have some info! It's a winner to me!


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Carla Metzler 		  Great shots of this very intereting little critter. Thanks for the info. Love the title, Laurence.


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Sandy Landon 		  Great photos. I love how the first one looks like he is doing the splits.


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Jill Flynn 		  This is an amazing shot Laurence - what a find! Great timing and capture here. He is "one" with the twigs. SO GOOD!


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Tammy Scott 		  Awesome shot and story, Laurence!


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Anita Hogue 		  Wow, Laurence, these are magnificient images!!! Thanks for your information.


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Tom Andersen 		  Not only do we get wonderful images from you, Laurence, but also an education! Great work, my friend!


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Tom it's really my great pleasure!!


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Kerby Pfrangle 		  Laurence when I first glanced at this I thought oh that a twig.

LOL

Than I enlarged it and it is fantastic.

Incrediable how you captured this.

I love it.

Kerby


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Jessica McCollam 		  WOW! He really does blend in so well! Fabulous capture and story, Laurence! Thank you for all the cool info!:)


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Olivia Navarro 		  What a GREAT capture, Laurence! He blends in perfectly!


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Shelly A. Van Camp's Gallery 		  Wow, super cool!!! Great job...I found this pretty moth today that was bright pink and yellow..Shelly


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Melissa L. Zavadil 		  Feeeeeed Meeeee! Oh that first one looks so hungry! What a great shot! Is that the same one in the second picture? Because boy if it is, he sure can puff up! Thanks for the information on this guy! I enjoyed reading that!! Great info!!


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Gail Vitikacs's Gallery 		  This is a coooool shot! Love it! Thanks for sharing!


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Laura Clay-Ballard 		  wow!!!!!!!!! I see winner on this one! fantastic. superb. excellent.


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Jessica L. Richard 		  great shots! thanks for sharing the info too, very educational!


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Goshka G. 		  What a wonderful macro capture, Laurence!!! Love your title too!!


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Deborah Sandidge 		  Great capture of this flexable little guy, Laurence!


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Cathy Barrows 		  now that is camoflauged...he should not have any predators


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Dan Holm 		  What a fabulous find, catch and capture, Laurence!! Beautifully done!! Excellent, as usual!


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Danilo Piccioni 		  This is just great!


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Ermanno Radice 		  Fantastic capture, this camaleonte is beautifulst, has not never seen any as this! Thanks for the information on the animal, are a lot interesting, Laurence!


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Kate Jackson 		  The best title Laurence for this winning image! Love all the info


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A dear friend of mine asked me for a B/W version. Well here it is my friend!!!


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