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How fast does a chameleon’s tongue move?
15 miles per hour
How many species of chameleon exist?
Over 150
When do chameleons change color?
Blend in with habitat/attract mates/warn enemies/warm up/cool down
When is pigment from different cells released?
When the brain tells cells to get bigger or smaller
Where do chameleons live?
Mostly in rain forests and deserts of Africa
Where are the special pigment cells?
underneath the outer layer of see-through cells
What foods do chameleons eat?
Insects/crickets
What color pigments may mix to make the chameleon purple?
Red and blue pigments
Why does the brain send messages to pigment cells?
To make the cells bigger or smaller, which causes the chameleon to change colors
Why do chameleons have panoramic vision?
Their eyes can move in two directions at once
