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The Chameleon is part of the lizard family. These reptiles can change the color of their skin to camouflage. There is about 160 different types of Chameleons, which tend to live in warm climate areas although, they can still be kept as household pets under the right heat. Chameleons are described to be insectivores, meaning they eat insects as food. Examples being, grasshoppers, crickets, praying mantis, and some occasions even other lizards of smaller size. Besides their ability to change color, they can look in opposite directions on the same time. Did you know the “American Chameleon” is not actually a Chameleon? It is said that it is only a small lizard.

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