The mini chameleon is the smallest chameleon in the world, less than 3 cm long and only the size of a fingernail.

The body length of a chameleon is generally between 15 cm and 25 cm. The most remarkable feature is that its body color can change with the environment. But there is such a rare chameleon in Madagascar, which is less than 3 cm long and will not change color. It's unbelievable.

The body length is less than 3cm, 20 12 years. When two British wildlife photographers were exploring Madagascar, Africa, they found a rare miniature chameleon, which was less than 3cm long and only the size of a fingernail. Its petite figure allows them to stand on the top of matches without falling down.

There are four kinds of mini-chameleons in Madagascar that can't change color. The chameleon discovered this time is the smallest of the mini-chameleons and belongs to the genus Dead Leaves. Unlike most chameleons, whose body color changes with light and temperature, this dead leaf chameleon does not change color, but it can still be well disguised. Like the most camouflage lizard in the world, this chameleon has the appearance of dead leaves and a petite body. It can hide in the fallen leaves and easily fool the eyes of predators.

Scientists believe that this dead-leaf mini chameleon is so small because the isolated environment of the island leads to the short stature of the species. Madagascar is an isolated island in Africa, where more than 200,000 species of animals and plants live. Without enough food sources and living space, small individuals with less demand for resources are more likely to survive and reproduce. After a long period of evolution, short genes are passed down from generation to generation.