Labord's Chameleon

Find out how a short lifecycle helps the Labord’s chameleon survive Madagascar’s dry season.

Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points.

Around half of all species of chameleon live in Madagascar.

The Labord's chameleon has the shortest life cycle of any vertebrate.

Labord's chameleons spend 8 months in their eggs, then all hatch simultaneously at the start of the rainy season.

Once hatched, the Labord's chameleon has just 5 months left to live.

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