Friday, February 17, 2012

World's tiniest Chameleon discovered in Madagascar

Scientist have found four new chameleon species in Madagascar, which rank among the world’s tiniest reptiles.

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Brookesia micra
Photo by Frank Glaw

The Brookesia micra is the tiniest among them. An average adult length of B. micra is just over an inch (2.9 cm) from snout to tail.

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A juvenile of Brookesia micra standing on match tip
Photo by Frank Glaw


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Brookesia micra (juvenile) fits on fingertip
Photo by Frank Glaw

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Brookesia desperata
Photo by Frank Glaw

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Brookesia confidens
Photo by Jörn Köhler

Source: Pictures: Miniature Chameleons Discovered—Fit on Match Tip
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