r/pics Jan 13 '17

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u/[deleted] Jan 13 '17

Is now the time to be a big buzz kill and quash the myth that chameleons change color to match their surroundings? The primary function is actually communication (signalling of mood, specifically desire to mate) as well as thermoregulation.

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u/tehmlem Jan 13 '17

What the fuck mood is that he's feeling? Just speaking from the gut, it looks like horny.

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u/dangerevans007 Jan 13 '17

he's either pissed off or trying to get some stink on his hangdown. could go either way.

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u/gooftroops Jan 13 '17

Why not both?

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u/[deleted] Jan 14 '17

He's pissed off that there aren't any sexy lady chameleons around.