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Human spines move up and down, chameleon spines move side to side.
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Eyes have optical zoom, like binoculars.
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They can support their whole body weight with just their tail.
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Chameleon in Latin means "earth lion".
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They are born brown and turn green at four months.
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Jackson's chameleons have the same gestational time (months pregnant) and very similar births as humans, only they don't have umbilical cords and mothers do not feed their young. Most chameleons just lay eggs.
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They do not only change colors for camouflage, but also for social cues.
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Males have average life spans of 8-10 years, while the average for females is 3-5 years.
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Mothers can have a litter of up to 40 young.
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Jackson's chameleons get stressed very easily, handling is to be kept at a minimum and as pets they should live alone.
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They need 60%-90% humidity levels.
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Skin is shed once a year.