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Chameleon on road to Tsingy  Baobab Avenue,Furcifer oustaleti,Madagascar,Malagasy Giant Chameleon Click/tap to enlarge

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  1. Looks like Furcifer oustaleti to me. Posted 9 years ago
    1. Thank you John, identified it on the photo now. And welcome to JungleDragon :) Posted 9 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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Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Feb 18, 2013. Captured Sep 15, 2012 13:26.
  • NIKON D7000
  • f/5.6
  • 1/500s
  • ISO220
  • 105mm