Panther Chameleon
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Panther Chameleon
Furcifer Pardalis-Class: Reptilia Kingdom: Anamalia Family: Chamaeleonidae
Anatomy: - The color can range from blue, purple, yellow, green, pink, red, orange, and black. The males are more colorful than the females. - A male panther chameleon can weigh between 140 and 180 grams and have a body length between 12 to 18 inches. - A female panther chameleon can weigh between 60 and 100 grams and have a body length between 10 to 14 inches. - A female panther chameleon can usually live between 2-3 years if she is birthing and males or non birthing females can live 5-7 years. - Chameleons have hooded heads that allow them to collect water and swiveling eyes help them see their prey.
Reproduction: - Breeding occurs between January and May. - When carrying eggs, females turn dark brown or black with orange striping to signify to males they have no intention of mating. - The gestation period is 30-45 days. - Females will lay 5-8 times in their life. -Females can lay between 10 and 40 eggs per clutch, depending on the food and nutrient consumption during the period of development. - Eggs typically buried in burrows and hatch in 240 days. -Baby chameleons are independent at birth. - The babies are usually black, grey, and white when born.
Behavior: - Panther chameleons live alone and like to live alone. - Chameleons can look at 2 different things at the same time because their eyes are moving independently. - Panther chameleons are the most docile of all chameleons but should not be handled on a daily basis. Chameleons can be a pet but don't like to be held all the time.
Habitat: - The panther chameleon is native to Madagascar. - They live a the tropical forest biome. - They live in the tropical trees and bushes that live on the island. - They stay off the ground to avoid predators. - Their feet have evolved to allow them to hang on all branches.
Enemies and Survival: - The panther chameleons will primarily eat worms that are available in the wild, as also insects like crickets, grasshoppers, roaches, etc. -Chameleons are at the bottom of the food chain. Snakes, birds, and sometimes even monkeys would also prey upon the panther chameleons. -A Panther Chameleon has no symbiotic relationships with any species.
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