This story appears in the September 2015 issue of National Geographic magazine. For sheer breadth of freakish anatomical features, the chameleon has few rivals. A tongue far longer than its body, ...

Mary Jo DiLonardo has worked in print, online, and broadcast journalism for 25 years and covers nature, health, science, and animals. Chameleons are known for their bulging eyes and their ability to ...

Chameleons have captivated scientists and casual observers alike for centuries, thanks to their iconic ability to change colour. This striking phenomenon has given rise to countless myths and ...