Veiled chameleon
Classification | Habitat | Diet |
Squamata > Chameleonidae | Coastal lowlands, foothills, and highlands | 🐛 insects |
The veiled chameleon is sometimes called the
"masked chameleon" because of its helmet-like head.
It uses its head to collect blood and cool its body.
It uses its 360-degree moving eyes to scan its surroundings,
then quickly shoots out its long, sticky tongue to hunt insects.
Keep an eye out for the Veiled Chameleon,
the master of hide-and-seek!
Safety Precautions
1. A chameleon may be startled by a quick hand coming toward it.
2. Do not touch the chameleon, just look at it.