Flickr group: pic of the day – flap-neck chameleon Jun 2 2008
Flap-neck chameleons (Chamaeleo dilepis) are found widely in Southern Africa. They are named for the small protrusion or flap at the base of the heads. They raise this flap when threatened, in order to appear larger.
These photos were taken by our Earth-Touch Flickr group member Gregor Rohrig, using a Nikon D200, near Upington, in South Africa.
The top one is our Earth-Touch Flickr group “picture of the day”, while the second one provides a clearer view of the chameleon.
Gregor said: “I took these pictures with a wide angle lens (10-20mm) and think that the chameleon reacted to its reflection, as it constantly tried to follow the lens.”
Images © Gregor Rohrig 2008
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