Chameleons change colour in response to sickness, changes in temperature, or instinctive responses such as fear and aggression. They do not change colour to blend in with their surroundings. It has also been found that chameleons change colour to become more obvious both to other chameleons and to predators.
A chameleons protection is itself! fascinatingly chameleons can camouflage into what ever colour it wants to be. If one of their predators are coming, they can change colour into their surroundings.
Not all chameleons, but most do. How do you think those creepy little things know when and what colour to change their skin into?
Chameleons change colour for defence
Chameleons change colour according to their body temperature, mood and emotions. So they don't just change their colour because of their feelings. Chameleons also change colour to camoflage but can not do it instontly they have to sway back and forward (become a bush or leaf) then they will look very similar to what they wanted to be. Lyssa and lexi were here!
chameleons can change color in a matter of milliseconds
Chameleons can blend into anything really. There is something in their skin that allows them to change colour,at least, that's what I think.
chameleons are best known for their ability to change the colour of their skin and for the ability to catch an insect with its tongue at a distance.
A chameleon's behavioral adaptation is colour change. Chameleons change their colors to represent mood. For emaple, a chameleon may change red or red orange if it feels angry or territorial. Also chameleons change color to match their environment. Although they can go this, they can't copy details images, like flowers, but they can match pigment and colour. It takes a few minutes or in very minor conditions hours, so chameleons couloir does not change as it goes.
Becasuse that can change colour to suit the environment they happen to be in
Yes, they do. Chameleons change colour to fit in with their surroundings so that they are less visible to predators.
Most are coloured to blend in with their natural surroundings. Some - like the chameleons - can change their colour 'at will'