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Eyes: Large, cone-shaped eyes that can rotate independently, providing a 360-degree view and the ability to focus binocularly to judge distance. Tongue: A long, sticky tongue that can extend rapidly to catch prey, sometimes up to twice the chameleon's body length. Feet and Tail: Specialized feet that resemble oven mitts for a strong grip on branches, and a prehensile tail that acts as a fifth limb. Color Change: The ability to change skin color and pattern, controlled by pigment granules in specialized cells and influenced by light, temperature, and emotions. Body Shape: A flattened body that helps with balance on thin branches. Habitat and Diet Habitat: Chameleons are primarily tree-dwelling lizards found in various habitats, from rainforests to deserts, across Africa, Madagascar, southern Europe, and southern Asia. Diet: They are insect-eating lizards with strong jaws for crushing the hard shells of their prey. Reproduction High Reproductive Output: Chameleons can breed multiple times a year, with females laying a large number of eggs. Egg-Laying: Females bury their eggs in the ground.