The Rhinoceros Chameleon (Furcifer rhinoceratus) is a chameleon lizard with a horn-like nose. It is a reptile from Madagascar.

The male Rhinoceros Chameleon has a long horn-like nose above its mouth, with the horns pointing forward. The female has a smaller nose. It is generally grey or light brown and the nose can often be bluish. They have a white line on each side of their body.

Rhinoceros Chameleon

It can grow to about 27 centimetres (11 inches), which is about twice as big as the female. The female has a smaller snout.

It prefers dry forest areas, because it is a tree dweller (it is arboreal). It catches insects by sticking out its long tongue.

Female Rhinoceros Chameleons lay 4-11 eggs, which take about 41 weeks to hatch.

Rhinoceros Chameleon

Rhinoceros Chameleon

Rhinoceros Chameleon

Photographer: Martina Nicolls

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