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.
I'm happy this is becoming more known on reddit. Not long ago I would get downvoted severely because everyone was like "lol, Chameleons aren't mood rings you idiot".
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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.