Chameleon Gives Birth to Live Babies in the Branches | BBC Earth

In a world full of dangers, this South African dwarf chameleon has developed an incredible way to protect her eggs. And a remarkable way to give birth too...

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This clip is taken from 'Life In Cold Blood' (2008)
In telling the epic story of the reptiles and amphibians David Attenborough completes his overview of life on the planet. The very latest technology enables extraordinary and previously unseen behaviour to be captured in intimate detail, overturning the myth that cold blooded life is slow, solitary and primitive and revealing these creatures to be as dramatic, social, sophisticated and passionate as warm blooded animals. As with Life in the Undergrowth, this series will change the audience's perceptions forever - giving them a new, warm-hearted relationship with Life in Cold Blood.

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[bbcearth]

Have you seen a chameleon birth before?

[laalaastl]

"As her mood darkens, so does her colour."
Such a lovely turn of phrase from such a lovely narrator. 🦎

[bird]

Watching a chameleon give birth with David Attenborough's voice in the background is a nice treat.

[ruthgiles]

It is amazing how animals are born at different stages of development, according to pressures of their environment, and their place in the ecosystem.
From climbing embryos (marsupials) to completely helpless blobs (some placental mammals and some birds) to entirely independent, but tiny, replicas of adults (many marine species) to metamorphosing magical creatures (insects and amphibians).

That detail about the sticky membrane stopping the babies falling is fascinating! And they have the strength and reflexes to grab and climb, immediately!

[jetlag]

Amazing survival skills for being seconds old.

[CrestedSaguaro]

Chameleons often have incredibly short lifespans. This is a good evolutionary explanation of why the baby chameleons are born with a well-developed and immediate ability to climb and move around through the tree branches.

[TrueLeader-pt]

I can watch BBC earth until I pass, it’s something about watching the universe do its thing that makes my heart melt..

[flowergrower]

How truly magnificent this world really is. We should be humbled by its magnificence!

[wildnatureus]

A magical moment in nature! 🦎✨ Witnessing a South African dwarf chameleon giving birth right on a tree branch truly left me in awe! The tiny newborns clung tightly to the branch just seconds after entering the world – such an incredible display of survival instinct!

[prateeksharma]

David Attenborough sounds like he personally loves all these amazing creatures!

[vwildlife]

This video perfectly captures the miracle of life! 🥰

[IntrepidFraidyCat]

She not just shaking her head no, she's shaking her whole body no!

[SocietyPhantom]

Literally hanging for dear life. I'm always amazed by the beauty and hardship some animals had to endure.

[Noukz]

And just when I start to think I've seen it all... This is so stunning!

[sookie]

The music and the birth made me cry. So beautiful. 💚

[timwoods]

Dang, she even spits in his face! That's some serious rejection! I mean, he wasn't backing off, so I get it. 😅

That one baby hanging by its back foot: Guess I live here now.

[AhJodie]

The photography is so amazing! Thank you! This is why we humans need to live peacefully! The world is such a gift for us all!

[juliej]

Love how her eyes dart around independently!

[jerry_wildlife]

Chameleons are super amazing reptiles! 💕

[janalaufer]

I am always amazed at these close up shots like this. Incredible.