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The chameleon is a relative ___1___
the lizard. It is a reptile. It can be found ___2___
Africa and Madagascar. You can also find it in some parts of
Asia and southern Europe. Some varieties of chameleons can grow
___3___ a length of 60
centimeters. However, the most common variety does not grow more
than 30 centimeters long. The most interesting thing ___4___
the chameleon is that it is able to change color. It is able to
change quickly ___5___ white
to yellow, black, green or brown. It is able to do this because
of the differences ___6___
light and temperature of its surroundings.
The chameleon lives in trees. Its tail and feet can hold on
___7___ the branches while
it is reaching ___8___ to
catch its prey.
The chameleon can remain very still ___9___
a branch ___10___ hours. As
a result, when it is hunting, its prey will not even know it is
there.
The chameleon has a long, sticky tongue. It can shoot ___11___
its tongue ___12___ a
distance of 10 centimeters. the chameleon also has interesting
eyes. each eye can turn 180 degrees. Furthermore, each eye can
turn independently. Thus, the right eye can look right while the
left one is looking left. |
