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Veiled Chameleon 
Chamaeleo calyptratus

Range: Yemen and Saudi Arabia
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Habitat: Mountainous desert regions and high dry desert plateaus
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Diet: Insects and leaves. 
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Fun Facts:
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  • They catch insects with a quick movement of their sticky tongue.  
  • They can change to a limited amount of colors to blend in with their environment. 
  • Their eyes can turn 180 degrees. 
  • They are aggressive towards each other and rather solitary. 
 

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