The REAL Reason Chameleons Change Color

In this video, we discuss the real reason that chameleons change color. We look at real, unedited videos of chameleons changing color, and discuss the misconception that chameleons camouflage, or blend in, with their environment. More often than not, chameleons are changing color to represent their mood.

This video answers the following questions:
How do chameleons change color?
Why do chameleons change color?
Do chameleons camouflage?
What colors do chameleons change?
Can chameleons change any color?

We also discuss the pigment and crystals within a chameleon's skin that allow them to change colors.

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[DanteYewToob]

Thanks for this! I used to have a pet chameleon and I got so sick of explaining this over and over to people who would ask me to “put him on stuff” or whatever…
He was actually a pretty active color changer for the type he was, and he had some cool patterns when he was excited and would look like tiger stripe camo when he was tired and hiding for bedtime. I miss that cute little guy!

[heybosskon]

1:32 the whimsy music and whispery "tilapiaaaa" made me giggle in surprise. love that fish. delicious too in my country haha

[SlickVic]

Makes me sad you aren’t one of the top creators in this field. Your videos are easy to watch, calming, and EXTREMELY well made.

[BuiHieuDong]

Imagine if our clothes can also change their colors based on how we feel internally.

[simbellaz]

I've handled chameleons alot in my life and they've always been so fascinating to me. I always thought the dark change of color was when they were scared or something, and the light green that they were happy and or content. We learn new things every day, thanks for making this very chillaxed video!

[melaniabladeofmiquella]

This was very relaxing 😂 the format of your videos is very gentle. What a difference that makes in comparison to all the shouting, quick cuts and jokes some people feel are needed to make it interesting.

[jeffreyhicks]

I'm sure it's been said before, but your videos remind me so much of the stuff I would watch before school in the morning as a kid. I love it.

[hazelgrunts]

Reptile keeper here, colour changing is actually pretty common in lizards. Some examples are green anoles, crested geckos (and their relatives), and bearded dragons. Of course, the chameleon colour changing is more noticeable but many lizards have primitive colour changing abilities. See a bearded dragon with a black throat? That means that it’s feeling dominant or upset, and the throat will lighten when the dragon calms down. Many gecko species can “Fire up”, meaning that they can brighten their colours for a short while when they get excited. I find this stuff really fascinating

[Some_RandomGuy]

how in the world do u make these videos so calm???

[nathanclarke]

Just discovered your channel today and I’m so in love. You give me 90’s/00’s PBS programming. Like Blues Clues and Mr. Roger’s vibes.

[giantswingallday]

This was also discussed on Animal Planet’s “The Most Extreme!” too!! Media truly changed our perception about why chameleons change their colors!

[Slava]

Your videos are so joyful! It’s so informative and magic in terms of montage. Thank you for making us more educated and good-mooded!

[itscurpoint]

This sounds like something old, like old quite nostalgic feelings you feel

[parkeaudio]

It’s like Steve Burns from blues clues and Mr Rogers had a naturalist brother, I love this channel

[Hrk]

This video is very helpful because I was a little confused because chameleons changed colors so fast😂

[ImFromFinland]

I watched this video on my 15 minute break in school!

[roserandomde]

I feel like my baby would like your videos, they have a vibe of Miss Rachel. Anyways I honestly didn't know this and think it's an interesting way for these animals to communicate. Thanks for sharing!

[funnysillyclown]

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