In Afrikaans, says Tolley, chameleons have two common names. One is verkleurmannetjies, which means “colorful little men.” ...

When a panther chameleon meets a rival, its rapid color change isn't a simple pigment trick. A complex biological process sits behind this transformation.

Chameleons are famous for their ability to change color, but they don’t do it simply to blend into whatever background they’re sitting on. Instead, their color shifts are controlled by special pigment ...

This colorful chameleon gives a perfect close-up look at just how quickly his appearance can change. At first, he shows off one bright pattern, but moments later the colors begin shifting right in ...

Despite their image as masters of camouflage, it has long been assumed in science that chameleons change color to communicate with one another or in response to predators. But now new research has ...