The chameleon is a relative of the
lizard. It is a reptile. It can be found ___1___
Africa and Madagascar. You can also find it ___2___
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 up ___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. |