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- How and why do chameleons change colour? | Science Questions
There is this myth that chameleons change colour to blend in with their surroundings, but this is actually not true Most of the reason chameleons change colour is as a signal, a visual signal of mood and aggression, territory and mating behaviour The way that chameleons actually do this is molecular - they're molecular masterminds, really
- What colour is a dead chameleon? - The Naked Scientists
But actually, an interesting point about chameleons and their colours is that, although we use the word "chameleon" to mean camouflage and to mean hiding away, this is a bit of a myth In fact, recently scientists and researchers figured out that chameleons really use colour to show off and to talk to each other Males will fight each other, and they will use bright colours to communicate
- How and why do chameleons change colour? | Naked Science Forum
Most chameleons change between green, brown and gray - their surroundings are usually the same colors Each chameleon species has its own color range They can't just turn any color Chameleons can change their color because of a very complex cell system Beneath it's transparent skin are several cell layers which contain pigments We also have pigments which cause our skin to darken in the
- Chameleon colour-change breakthrough | Interviews | Naked Scientists
Male chameleons have a well-deserved reputation as the colour-changing kings of the natural world, quickly switching their skin colour into a wonderful array of hues But how do they do this? It was previously thought that chameleons performed this quick change by shuffling pigment chemicals around cells in their skin, but there wasn't any actual evidence to support this idea
- Can blind chameleons change colour? | Podcasts - The Naked Scientists
How do e-cigarettes work? Could a blind chameleon still change colour? Do sightless people pick up on things most of us miss? Can the hydrogen be extracted from water? How are hurricanes named? How do birds navigate? How do vaccinations against bacteria and viruses work? Join Dr Chris for the answers to South Africa's top science questions, as well as news of a solar power
- Why do Chameleons change colour? | Podcasts - The Naked Scientists
We all know chameleons can change their colour at will, but how do they do it? And is it really because of camouflage?
- Why do people open their mouths when they apply mascara?
Are mothballs poisonous? How do chameleons change colour? Why do people open their mouth when they apply mascara? What causes a stammer?
- Why do pigeons bob their heads? | Podcasts - The Naked Scientists
How do chameleons change colour? Why do pigeons bob their heads when they walk? How do railguns work? Can you freeze dry a body? What causes localised hair-loss? What's the best way to cool down beer? Plus, an update on Ebola
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