Marojejy Leaf Chameleon top view, Marojejy, Madagascar

On our way down of Marojejy, we had about 11km of hiking to do, so we kept a good pace. Yet still we managed to find the creature that isn't supposed to be found: the super stealthy Marojejy Leaf Chameleon. Here is the top view from my angle (1.95m). And here's what you see belly down on the wet floor:

These locally endemic species place a high trust in their own stealth ability. They live on the forest floor all of their lives and will not easily flee. It seems to assume it cannot be found :)