Lizard+(Africa)

=Jackson's Chameleon=

__Scientic Name:__ Chamaeleo jacksonii
===__Physical characteristics:__ Jackson's Chameleon range in size from about 9-13 inches (including tail). Males tend to be larger than females. Males have three horns that make them look like a mini triceratops. Females generally have no horns. Females usual color are faded brown or green. The chameleon is usally a lime green color sometimes with turquoise showing near the head. Like all chameleons it changes colors quickly depending on mood, health, and temperature. They have a saw-tooth shaped ridge on their back. The Jackson's chameleon is also very special because it does not lay it's eggs in the ground as other chameleons do, but it gives birth to a fully developed live baby. Jackson's baby chameleons are between 3-4 centimeters long when they are born and are charcoal grey with white stripes on their body.=== These type of chameleons live in the humid but cooler parts of Kenya. Found in great numbers of high altitude over 3,000m. A small number of them were transported to Hawaii in 1972. Jackson's chameleon is a mountain chameleon. Fully adapted to life in the trees, it lives in the wooded valleys and spends most of the time in branches. Jackson's chameleon likes to lay in natural sunlight.**
 * [[image:jacksons_chameleon.jpg align="left"]] || This is a Jackson's Chameleon ||
 * [[image:chameleon011.jpg width="453" height="327" align="left"]] || Sizes range up to 15 inches ||
 * __Habitat:__
 * __Habitat:__
 * __Habitat:__

They are usually found in areas where;
 * [[image:Manoa-Falls-tall-trees.jpg align="left"]] ||


 * annual rainfall is greater than 50 inches
 * daytime temp. are between 60-80 F
 * night time temp. are between 40-65 F
 * elevation is between 5000-8000 feet. ||
 * [[image:habitat.jpg width="534" height="375" align="left"]] || Most chameleons prefer areas where there are many leafy trees and bushes. These give them places to hide.

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Frogs and snakes are found in the habitat where the Jackson's chameleon roam.**
 * __two other animals:__

The chameleon has 5 fingers on each hand and 5 toes on each foot. These are separated so that the chameleon can grip onto a branch tightly. Each toe ends in a sharp nail which is also developed to help the chameleon to hold on. The chemeleons' tail works two ways, the first is for balance, and the second is for support. It curls it's tail when sitting still on a branch. This positon gives greater balance to the lizard. Jackson's chameleon can be looking at 2 different things at the same time. It uses this technique to look for it's food, and keep a good look out on predators. Another form of adapting to it's environment is by changing color. The chameleon blends with its surrounding. By camouflaging the reptile can protect itself from hunters.**
 * [[image:african-rock-python-0004.jpg align="left"]] || Snakes prey on lizards of any type. ||
 * [[image:frog_2.jpg width="486" height="344" align="left"]] || Frogs are one of the animals found in the same environment where the Jackson's chameleon live. ||
 * __Adaptations:__
 * [[image:chameleon_on_branch.jpg]] || Jackson's Chameleon tail curls for balance and support. ||

Jacksons chameleon are valuable in the pet trade. These lizards can cost from $75.00-$150.00 dollars depending on age.
 * __Human Use:__

__Facts:__**


 * **Have telephoto vision, which means they can magnify things that are far aways so that they can see it better.**
 * **Each eye rotates 180 degrees and is independant of the other.**
 * **Jackson's chameleon shed their skin as their body gets to big for it.**
 * **The only time that the chameleons come together by choice is for mating.**

Chameleons are insectivores. Their diet includes crickets,mealworms, waxworms, moths, roches, spiders, caterpillars, snails, grasshoppers, flies, and locusts.**
 * __Food Chain:__


 * [[image:owl_2.jpg width="340" height="335"]]
 * [[image:snakes2_zoom.jpg width="384" height="361"]]
 * [[image:jackchameleon.jpg width="411" height="295" align="left"]] ||
 * [[image:flies(7).jpg width="421" height="305"]] ||
 * [[image:fruit_wall.jpg width="432" height="314" align="left"]] ||
 * [[image:jackchameleon.jpg width="411" height="295" align="left"]] ||
 * [[image:flies(7).jpg width="421" height="305"]] ||
 * [[image:fruit_wall.jpg width="432" height="314" align="left"]] ||
 * [[image:flies(7).jpg width="421" height="305"]] ||
 * [[image:fruit_wall.jpg width="432" height="314" align="left"]] ||
 * [[image:fruit_wall.jpg width="432" height="314" align="left"]] ||
 * [[image:fruit_wall.jpg width="432" height="314" align="left"]] ||
 * [[image:fruit_wall.jpg width="432" height="314" align="left"]] ||

Owls->Snakes->Jackson's Chameleon ---> flies-> fruits


 * __Genus Level:__**

[|CROSSWORD PUZZLE.pdf] ||
 * Veiled Chameleon || [[image:genus_chameleon_1.jpg]] ||
 * Flaped-necked Chameleon || [[image:flap-necked_Chameleon.jpg]]
 * [|WORD SEARCH.docx] ||  ||