Chamaeleon Collection

Chameleon, Chamaeleo chamaeleon (Common chamaeleon, Lacerta chamaeleon). Outline of prehensile tail
FLO4695122 Chameleon, Chamaeleo chamaeleon (Common chamaeleon, Lacerta chamaeleon). Outline of prehensile tail and tongue extended to catch a fly

Lizard species. Flying dragon, Draco volans, green iguana, iguana iguana, Chilean tree lizard, Liolaemus chiliensis
FLO4684994 Lizard species. Flying dragon, Draco volans, green iguana, iguana iguana, Chilean tree lizard, Liolaemus chiliensis, helmeted iguana, Corytophanes cristatus, chameleon

Parsons chameleon, Calumma parsonii (Chamaeleon parsonii). Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches, Liepzig

Panther chameleon, Furcifer pardalis (Chamaeleon pardalis). Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches

Chameleon, Chamaeleo chamaeleon (Common chamaeleon, Lacerta chamaeleon). Outline of prehensile tail and tongue extended to catch a fly

Stemless carline thistle, Carlina acaulis, and wild safflower, Carthamus oxyacanthus. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal

Teasel, Dipsacus fullonum, and pale globe thistle, Echinops sphaerocephalus. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Iguana, chameleon and fire salamanders
Iguana, Iguana iguana 1, Mediterranean chameleon, Chamaeleo chamaeleon 2, and fire salamander, Salamandra salamandra, Indian 3 and European 4

South Pole, Plate 6 from Globi coelestis in tabulas planas redacti descriptio, pub
3075760 South Pole, Plate 6 from Globi coelestis in tabulas planas redacti descriptio, pub. 1674 (hand coloured engraving) by Pardies

South Pole, Plate 6 from Globi coelestis in tabulas planas redacti descriptio, 1674
South Pole, Plate 6 from Globi coelestis in tabulas planas redacti descriptio, Ignace-Gaston Pardies, pub. 1674 (hand coloured engraving)

Wild Mediterranean chameleon (Chamaeleo chamaeleon) on branch in Andalucia, Spain
An amazing species that can be found in coastal southern Spain, this chameleon blends well with the vegetation as it makes its way along a branch

Jacksons chameleon specimen
Jacksons chameleon (Chamaeleo jacksonii) specimen preserved in a spirit jar held in the Darwin Centre at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Various Reptiles / Lizars
1. Chameleon (Chamaeleo chamaeleon) 2. Mephitic Toad (Lacerta aurita) 3. Green Frog (Rana clamitans) 4. Horned Toad (genus Phrynosoma) Date: mid 19th century

Chamaeleo zeylanicus, Indian chameleon
Illustration from the Thomas Hardwicke Collection; attributed to artist J. Hayes; 1819

Chamaeleon (chamaeleonidae) perched on tree branch, side view

A rich region of reflection and emission nebulae in the Camaeleon constellation
A rich region of reflection and emission nebulae surrounded by brown interstellar molecular clouds in the Camaeleon constellation

Picture No. 11091734
Jackson's Chameleon / Jackson's Three-horned Chameleon (controlled conditions) Date:

Picture No. 11091735
Jackson's Chameleon / Jackson's Three-horned Chameleon (controlled conditions) Date:

Picture No. 10761144
Namaqua Chamaeleon - threatening stance using inflated body (Chamaeleo namaquensis) Date:

Picture No. 10851820
COMMON CHAMAELEON (Chamaeleo chamaeleon) Date:

T Cha system and dust ring, artwork C014 / 5045
T Cha system and dust ring. Artwork showing the dusty ring and disc (blue) surrounding the young star T Cha (bright object, upper left)

Chamaeleo jacksonii, Jacksons chameleon
Jacksons chameleon specimen in spirit jar held in the Darwin Centre at the Natural History Museum, London. This image is on display in the link corridor from the Life Galleries to the Darwin Centre

From M. G. Perecca to G. A. Boulenger
A letter from M.G. Perecca to G.A. Boulenger featuring an illustration of a chameleon. 27 January 1906. DF 235/18/6/38

Bird, leaves and chameleon design
Drawing by Alfred Waterhouse for the ornamentation of the Natural History Museum, London, 1875-1876. The image also appears in The Gilded Canopy

Chamaeleo calyptratus, veiled chameleon
A dried (stuffed) specimen of a veiled chameleon (Chamaeleo calyptratus) native to South West Arabia, in the vecinity of the Yemen and Saudi Arabia borderline

South celestial pole
Southern celestial pole. Optical image of a starfield around the southern celestial pole. The pole, in the faint constellation Octans, the octant, is at centre

Panther chameleon (Furcifer pardalis), Photographed in Madagascar in July

Chamaeleon clings to a branch photographed in Madagascar, Ankify Peninsula

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"Discover the World of Chameleons: From the Majestic Parsons Chameleon to the Colorful Panther Chameleon" Did you know that there are over 200 species of chameleons in the world? Among them, let's explore some fascinating ones like the Parsons chameleon (Calumma parsonii) and the Panther chameleon (Furcifer pardalis). The Parsons chameleon, with its vibrant green coloration and impressive size, is native to Madagascar. Its ability to change colors helps it blend into its surroundings while hunting for insects. On the other hand, the Panther chameleon showcases a stunning array of hues ranging from bright reds and oranges to striking blues and greens. Found in Madagascar as well, this species has become popular among reptile enthusiasts due to its captivating appearance. But let's not forget about our European friend, simply known as "Chameleon" (Chamaeleo chamaeleon). This unique lizard can be found across Southern Europe and parts of North Africa. With its distinctive cone-shaped head crest and ability to change colors based on mood or temperature regulation, it truly stands out in nature. In terms of habitat diversity, we find interesting associations between these reptiles and various plants such as stemless carline thistle (Carlina acaulis), teasel (Dipsacus fullonum), pale globe flowers, creating beautiful natural compositions. While often mistaken for one another due to their similar appearances at first glance, iguanas share some similarities with chameleons but belong to different families altogether. Fire salamanders also make up part of this diverse reptilian group. Let's take a leap into history now. In 1674 an astronomical work called "Globi coelestis in tabulas planas redacti descriptio" featured Plate 6 depicting South Pole constellations alongside illustrations including a representation of a chameleon. This shows the cultural significance of these creatures throughout time.