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Veiled chameleon
Scientific name: Chamaeleo calyptratus
IUCN Status: Least Concern
Family: CHAMAELEONIDAE
Group: Reptiles
Shyness: Tolerant
Safe distance: 2 m
Breeding season / Courtship: 01.03-30.06
Gestation: 30–35 jours
Births: 15.04-15.08
Habitat:
semi-arid and open woodlands
Description:
The veiled chameleon is a medium-sized arboreal reptile (35–45 cm head–tail) with a bony cranial casque and zygodactylous feet. Native to the semi-arid regions of the Arabian Peninsula, it dwells in trees and shrubs feeding on insects and occasionally leaves. During the breeding season (March 1–June 30), the male displays bright colours and performs lateral casque-waving courtship rituals.
Recommended lens:
>=100 mm
Photography tips:
Position yourself low in the branches, use a macro lens (≥100 mm) and shallow depth of field to isolate the casque. Wait until the subject is still before shooting.
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