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Malagasy Giant Chameleon - shy 2 This was the only photo opportunity this chameleon gave me, it repeatedly hid behind the branch it was sitting on, making sure I could only get a half shot of him. Anja Reserve,Furcifer oustaleti,Madagascar,Malagasy Giant Chameleon Click/tap to enlarge

Malagasy Giant Chameleon - shy 2

This was the only photo opportunity this chameleon gave me, it repeatedly hid behind the branch it was sitting on, making sure I could only get a half shot of him.

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  1. Malagasy Giant Chameleon - shy This specie is best renamed to Malagasy SHY Chameleon. Between me and the chameleon was a ridge of rocks that blocked me from getting closer. Since the chameleon was on the back of this branch, I tried repeatedly to approach it from a different angle for a side shot, but every time I did so, it would mirror my move exactly so that it was always facing me as on this photo. This ritual dance continued for several minutes, until I gave up. Well played, Mr Oustalet! Anja Reserve,Furcifer oustaleti,Geotagged,Madagascar,Malagasy Giant Chameleon
    Posted 12 years ago

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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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Uploaded Jan 30, 2013. Captured Sep 9, 2012 14:19.
  • NIKON D7000
  • f/5.6
  • 1/60s
  • ISO100
  • 105mm