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Randers Regnskov
A veiled chameleon (Chamaeleo calyptratus), at Stratford Butterfly Farm, Warwickshire.
Hailing from the Arabian peninsula, veiled chameleons are primarily insectivores, being well adapted for aboreal habitats. The veiled chameleon's colour-changing abilities make it a popular item in reptile houses and even as pets, however it it is highly succeptible to stress, which makes it challenging to keep healthy in captivity.
Black and white, shot with a Nikon D7000 and a Nikkor 50mm 1:1.8 AIS manual focus lens (from around 1980) and processed in GIMP and Photoscape.
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Das Jemenchamäleon ist eine Chamäleonart, die in trockenen und steinigen Gebieten im Süden der Arabischen Halbinsel vorkommt. Es gehört zu den größeren Chamäleons und kann bis zu 60 Zentimeter lang werden. Das Männchen hat einen auffälligen Helm auf dem Kopf, der bis zu acht Zentimeter hoch sein kann, sowie einen Fersensporn an den Hinterbeinen. Die Färbung ist sehr variabel und hängt von der Stimmung, der Temperatur und dem Geschlecht ab. Das Jemenchamäleon kann grün, braun, blau, weiß, schwarz, gelb oder orange sein, oft mit Streifen oder Flecken. Es ernährt sich von Insekten und anderen kleinen Tieren, die es mit seiner langen und klebrigen Zunge fängt. Das Jemenchamäleon ist eine beliebte Terrarienart, die aber hohe Ansprüche an die Haltung stellt.
The veiled chameleon is a species of chameleon native to the Arabian Peninsula. It has a distinctive casque on its head, which grows larger as it matures. The veiled chameleon can change its color depending on its mood, temperature, and social status. It is primarily insectivorous, but also consumes plant matter. The veiled chameleon is one of the most common chameleon species in the pet trade, but it requires careful attention to its habitat, diet, and health.
Veiled chameleon aka cone-head chameleon, Yemen chameleon, and Yemeni chameleon
Chamaeleo calyptratus
Naturhistorisches Museum Wien | Natural History Museum Vienna
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veiled_chameleon
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_History_Museum,_Vienna
This is my pet veiled chameleon (Chamaeleo calyptratus), Lenny, an invasive species removed from Qijin Island by a friend. While some of the removed animals are euthanised, others are given to people like myself to take care of. In the picture I'm moving him from his cage on the balcony so that I can clean it. He's in the process of shedding and so his colours are nice and vibrant, but he has some skin stuck on his head and his side.
This is my pet veiled chameleon (Chamaeleo calyptratus), Lenny, an invasive species removed from Qijin Island by a friend. While some of the removed animals are euthanised, others are given to people like myself to take care of. In the picture I'm moving him from his cage on the balcony so that I can clean it. He's in the process of shedding and so his colours are nice and vibrant, but he has some skin stuck on his head and his side.
Chamaeleo calyptratus
My veiled chameleon (Chamaeleo calyptratus), an introduced species in Taiwan, that was caught by local environmentalists and given to me to take care of. On this occasion, I was cleaning his cage, and it is one of the only times I've been able to handle him without him overreacting and trying to bite me.
The veiled chameleon (Chamaeleo calyptratus) is a species of chameleon (family Chamaeleonidae) native to the Arabian Peninsula in Yemen and Saudi Arabia. Other common names include cone-head chameleon and Yemen chameleon. Males grow to around 17-24 inches in length and females around 14 inches, they grow casques on their head and are born as pastel green before growing stripes and more colorful as they grow. They are known for their variable color changes due to a variety of factors, including to show aggression, social status, reproduction, and stress. Females live around 5 years and males live for around 8 and they breed a few times a year.
Invasive species
This chameleon is an introduced species in Hawaii, where it is invasive in the local ecosystem. There is a breeding population established on Maui. It can also be found in the wild in Florida, where escaped pets have established populations.
The veiled chameleon is the logo of the SUSE Linux operating system.
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veiled_chameleon?wprov=sfla1
Somebody introduced veiled chameleons (Chamaeleo calyptratus) to Cijing Island, which forms the western side of Kaohsiung Harbour, a decade or so ago. Since then, conservationists have been trying to remove them, capturing and euthanising them, or giving them to people like me to take care of. Since October, Lenny has grown quite a lot, and while he's still rather nervous and unfriendly, he seems quite healthy.
Back to grabbing a few more photos from my archives. If I wrote a description under a previously posted image taken on the same trip/outing, I will add it under today's photos.
"This Veiled Chameleon's eyes kept swivelling around - really quite fascinating. I just imagined it could be somewhat annoying to have a Cricket crawling on ones head : ) Seen at the Calgary Zoo on 24 November 2009."
Chamaeleo calyptratus - Caméléon casqué ou Caméléon casqué du Yémen - Veiled chameleon or Cone-head chameleon and Yemen chameleon
fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cam%C3%A9l%C3%A9on_casqu%C3%A9#/med...
Chamaeleo calyptratus
Chameleón jemenský
Chamaeleo calyptratus
Chameleón jemenský
Chamaeleo calyptratus
Chameleón jemenský
Chamaeleo calyptratus
Chameleón jemenský
