Chameleons Research Paper

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Color Changing Creatures
There are more than 150 species of these gifted creatures. The Chameleon is a long known reptile for changing colors. The male chameleon has three large horns on his snout. On the other hand the female chameleon has one tiny horn on her snout. In addition these three interesting facts awe people every day! The first fact is how chameleons can move each eye independently. How cool is that? The second face is how chameleons have razor sharp teeth to consume their prey. The third fact is about how chameleons have long sticky tongues to catch little insects. Now what do these intriguing reptiles eat? Chameleons eat invertebrates, which have no backbone, such as small animals and insects. Finally it is time to learn about

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