World's Smallest Chameleon Measures Just 2.5 Centimeters

A British wildlife photographer has discovered one of the smallest chameleons in the world in Madagascar - a full-grown miniature reptile just 1 inch (2.5 cm) long, smaller than a fingernail.

The tiny creature, which belongs to the leaf chameleon genus Brookesia, was found by Will Burrard-Lucas during an expedition in Amber Mountain National Park, Madagascar. It was discovered by a sharp-eyed guide as Burrard-Lucas and his brother Matt were about to sit down for lunch. Leaf chameleons often remain motionless, hidden among fallen leaves...