The chameleon's uncanny ability to change color has long mystified people, but now the lizard's secret is out: Chameleons can rapidly change color by adjusting a layer of special cells nestled within ...

Chameleons, famous for shifting colors to blend into their natural surroundings to avoid predators, may also be using their chromatic superpowers for a totally different reason: To win fights. This ...

Color-morphing may sound less intimidating than, say, baring teeth or dragging hooves, but male chameleons rely on such psychedelic intimidation to ward off male rivals, according to a new study.

Why it's awesome: Labord's chameleons live fast and die young. They hold the record for the shortest lifespan of all tetrapods — they hatch, grow, mate and die in just four to five months. Labord's ...

Chameleons are famous for their ability to blend in, but contrary to popular belief, this isn’t why they are so colorful. Chameleons change color depending on their mood, and each color represents ...

The chameleon's uncanny ability to change color has long mystified people, but now the lizard's secret is out: Chameleons rapidly change color by adjusting a layer of special cells nestled within ...

Can chameleons see in color, since they can blend in with their surroundings? -- Brittany Suarez, 10, Rockville Chameleons can see color and, in fact, they can see better than you. Most animals see ...

Scientists studying chameleon skin have discovered the secret to the lizards’ color-changing prowess: Rather than relying purely on pigments, the animals use photonic nanocrystals in their skin to ...