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Big-nosed chameleon at night, Nosy Mangabe, Madagascar Probably a male, since literature mentions they sometimes have blue or yellow spots on their cheeks. This one was found during a night tour on Nosy Mangabe. Unlike most other chameleons, this species is relatively sociable towards both people and rivals. It doesn't immediately flee. Africa,Big-nosed chameleon,Calumma nasutum,Geotagged,Madagascar,Madagascar North,Nosy Mangabe,Spring,World Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Big-nosed chameleon at night, Nosy Mangabe, Madagascar

Probably a male, since literature mentions they sometimes have blue or yellow spots on their cheeks. This one was found during a night tour on Nosy Mangabe. Unlike most other chameleons, this species is relatively sociable towards both people and rivals. It doesn't immediately flee.

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The Big-nosed chameleon

One of the smallest of the arboreal chameleons, the big-nosed chameleon is named for the large, paddle-like appendage which projects from the nose region. This flexible appendage is larger and more square-shaped on males, and is believed to be used to recognise potential mates.

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Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Dec 3, 2015. Captured Oct 1, 2015 18:56 in 5, Madagascar.
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  • NIKON D800
  • f/3.2
  • 1/200s
  • ISO360
  • 105mm
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