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Closeup of Malagasy Giant Chameleon in Kirindi forest at night  Furcifer oustaleti,Geotagged,Kirindy Reserve,Madagascar,Malagasy Giant Chameleon Click/tap to enlarge

Closeup of Malagasy Giant Chameleon in Kirindi forest at night

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The Oustalet's or Malagasy Giant Chameleon is a very large species of chameleon that is endemic to Madagascar, but also has been introduced near Nairobi in Kenya . It occurs in a wide range of habitats, even among degraded vegetation within villages, but is relatively rare in primary forest. With a maximum length of 68.5 cm , it is often considered the largest species of chameleon, though some suggest that prize goes to ''Calumma parsonii''. The diet of this chameleon includes, but is not limited.. more

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Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Mar 29, 2013. Captured Sep 18, 2012 18:25 in 8, Madagascar.
  • NIKON D7000
  • f/5.6
  • 1/60s
  • ISO800
  • 105mm