Chameleons change color to talk, not just hide
Chameleons' iconic color changes are primarily a sophisticated communication tool, signaling emotions, territory, and mating, far beyond mere camouflage.
Chameleons are famous for their color-changing skin, but this amazing ability is mostly for communication, not camouflage. These reptiles, with over 200 species, use special skin cells called chromatophores to rapidly shift their hues and patterns. While blending in can happen, their main purpose is social signaling.
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