Discovered: The mini-meleon that is one of the smallest reptiles on the planet8 w/ S5 j6 n2 r1 ]; P! ?' j
By Wil Longbottom
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His species is renowned for its ability to blend in, but this tiny critter is even better than most as the world's smallest chameleon.+ [3 @. ~: K4 h3 ]7 _
Balanced on the tip of a scientist's fingernail in Madagascar, the-three centimetre reptile is no bigger than the flies that form his average-sized cousin's lunch.5.39.217.76& Z8 U. }- B# Z e
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* v7 ?8 P2 G5 NThis particular chameleon is now thought to be one of the smallest reptiles on the planet.5.39.217.766 |5 d u: a6 X: p
Ted Townsend, of San Diego State University, carried out genetic testing on the new species.
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He said: 'Their size suggests that chameleons might have evolved in Madagascar from small and inconspicuous ancestors, quite unlike the larger and more colourful chameleons most familiar to us today.'
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A real match: The three-centimetre chameleon is thought to be one of the smallest reptiles on the planet
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Hard to spot: Scientists believe chameleons may have evolved on Madagascar
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The new additions to the chameleon species are only found in an area just a few square miles in size.
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Experts believe they may be especially sensitive to habitat destruction. |
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