What Does a Chameleon Do?

Chameleon. Chameleons change colors to attract mates, regulate body temperature, or tell intruders to stay away. Chameleons change colors to attract mates, regulate body temperature, or tell intruders to stay away.

What is special about a chameleon?

Most chameleons have a prehensile tail that they use to wrap around tree branches. ... Besides changing skin color, chameleons have another feature that no other animals have. Their eyes can move independently of each other, enabling them to look in two different directions at once.

What is the function of a chameleon?

The chameleon's changing skin color plays an important role in communication among individuals. It changes under the influence of the lizard's mood, such as fear or anger, the amount of light, and the temperature or humidity. Males that can make themselves brighter are more dominant and attract more females.