From One Zoo: chameleons

Who Am I?

I am a Primary Science Teacher Fellow. The Teacher Fellowships are funded by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and administered by the Royal Society of New Zealand. The Fellowships are designed to support the effective teaching of science in primary and intermediate schools.

Teacher Fellows are placed in a science organisation for two terms to gain an appreciation of the Nature of Science - doing science work in a 'real life' setting. I am lucky enough to be hosted by Wellington Zoo.

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Saturday, 17 August 2013

Chameleons

One of my favourite animals I have met at Wellington Zoo is the Chameleon. The are so fantastically strange and other-worldly. From the way they look to the way they walk.
Their eyes are just amazing.
They can shoot their tongues out longer than their bodies to catch their prey. Check out this video.
Chameleon Tongue

My questions are about Chameleon tails.
What does this shape remind you of?
They have long tails - what are they used for?
Why do you think they keep them curled like this? How could it be helpful for the Chameleon?