Discovered: The mini-meleon that is one of the smallest reptiles on the planet' W, J Y4 d) [2 Q4 N
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8 B1 l7 q d" gHis species is renowned for its ability to blend in, but this tiny critter is even better than most as the world's smallest chameleon.
1 x' p5 k$ o# @9 CBalanced on the tip of a scientist's fingernail in Madagascar, the-three centimetre reptile is no bigger than the flies that form his average-sized cousin's lunch.
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Tiny: This chameleon is smaller than a finger nail and was discovered on an islet off Madagascar
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$ S- j$ }2 U/ W, _2 eThis particular chameleon is now thought to be one of the smallest reptiles on the planet.
0 _ i3 ^' D1 r: O' z% Y! ^www2.tvboxnow.comTed Townsend, of San Diego State University, carried out genetic testing on the new species.
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He said: 'Their size suggests that chameleons might have evolved in Madagascar from small and inconspicuous ancestors, quite unlike the larger and more colourful chameleons most familiar to us today.'
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A real match: The three-centimetre chameleon is thought to be one of the smallest reptiles on the planet
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Hard to spot: Scientists believe chameleons may have evolved on Madagascarwww2.tvboxnow.com& [$ w# i: v7 N5 D6 [5 N) i7 m
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The new additions to the chameleon species are only found in an area just a few square miles in size.tvb now,tvbnow,bttvb+ @! ]0 @) x6 |+ S A
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