
The panther chameleon fascinates with its remarkable abilities: it can change the colour of its body and move its two eyes independently of one another. When hunting, it shoots out its long, sticky tongue at lightning speed to catch its prey.
LC
Red List
Least Concern
Taxonomy
Chamaeleonidae, genus Furcifer (24 species)
Habitat
shrubs and trees, as well as agricultural and built-up areas up to 700 metres above sea level
Behaviour and ecology
diurnal, territorial
Diet
insects, other invertebrates
Young animals
03.03.2026
01.03.2026
26.02.2026
25.02.2026
Taxonomy
Chamaeleonidae, genus Furcifer (24 species)
Habitat
shrubs and trees, as well as agricultural and built-up areas up to 700 metres above sea level
Behaviour and ecology
diurnal, territorial
Diet
insects, other invertebrates

Mit seinen Farben zeigt das Pantherchamäleon unter anderem an, ob es paarungsbereit ist. Foto: Zoo Zürich, Albert Schmidmeister