Chameleons, famous for shifting colors to blend into their natural surroundings to avoid predators, may also be using their chromatic superpowers for a totally different reason: To win fights.

Ligon and McGraw started with 10 male veiled chameleons, setting up a series of matches between them, round-robin style. They recorded the matches and monitored 28 spots on each chameleon for ...

Veiled chameleons are one of many chameleon species capable of changing colors. But, contrary to the common perception of these animals, their ability to change colors helps more with social ...

Chameleons, especially species like the veiled chameleon or Jackson's chameleon, are popular among exotic pet enthusiasts. However, they are high-maintenance reptiles requiring: Controlled ...

For chameleons, war paint isn’t just an accessory, it is a battle flag. The brightness of the colours these lizards display and how rapidly they change are good indicators of which animal will ...

Color-morphing may sound less intimidating than, say, baring teeth or dragging hooves, but male chameleons rely on such psychedelic intimidation to ward off male rivals, according to a new study.

In the veiled chameleons, females exposed to males show receptive or unreceptive colouration, says Ligon. "That would give a male a cue as to his likelihood of success if he continues to try to ...

Chameleons can famously change colour to blend in with their surroundings, but they apparently also use colour as a kind of war paint to intimidate rivals. When two males fight, ...