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Chameleons are small slow-moving lizards with prehensile tails, long extensible tongues and a highly developed ability to change color. The average length of the common chameleon is 8-16 in (20-40 cm). It is a longstanding urban myth that chameleons change color in order to camouflage themselves, when in reality it is as a response to light and temperature stimuli and an expression of emotions. Often when caught for analysis, the chameleon turns a dark color. Their colors are also important for intraspecies communication, especially during mating season. The common chameleon is insectivorous, capturing insects by stealth tactics and rapid extension of their long tongues, which grasp and adhere to their prey. Adults are known to eat young chameleons and have been observed to eat fruit. Larger females produce more eggs and are more attracted to males who will fight over a female. Adult animals, especially males, will eat all young that they encounter.
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