You’ve probably heard that chameleons change color to blend into their background in order to hide. But that might not actually be true. So what do they actually use this color-changing ability for?

Why it's awesome: Labord's chameleons live fast and die young. They hold the record for the shortest lifespan of all tetrapods — they hatch, grow, mate and die in just four to five months. Labord's ...

Chameleons are famous for their ability to blend in, but contrary to popular belief, this isn’t why they are so colorful. Chameleons change color depending on their mood, and each color represents ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Closeup shot of a Labord's chameleon on a tree branch on a sunny day© Wirestock/iStock via Getty Images The post A Beautiful ...

WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A new, first-of-its-kind waterslide is opening at Noah's Ark this summer! Previously the Flying Gecko attraction, the "Chameleon" is a color-changing lizard bringing ...