Brookesia Micra

Posted by fun-is-2-cool in February 23rd, 2012, Published in Unusual

Scientists have recently discovered four new chameleon species, which rank among the world’s tiniest reptiles, called Brookesia micra – on a small islet just off the main island of Madagascar. At 29mm long, it fits comfortably on the head of a matchstick.
Images: Glaw, F., et al., PLoS ONE

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