The rhinoceros chameleon is so named for that impressive snout. The males have a more pronounced protrusion. As with most chameleons, their color varies and changes due to many factors. These guys grow to about a foot in length and live primarily in the dry western forests of Madagascar. They are considered a vulnerable species to extinction due to the continued logging of the forests that they call home. I photographed this one on a night walk in Ankarafantsika National Park. Nikon D200 with Nikkor 80-200mm lens (at 200mm) ISO 400, f/5.6 at 1/60th of a second, two Nikon SB-600 flash units.
Is his nose also considered an aphrodesiac? Because I’m getting more of a JV debate team / carries an inhaler wherever he goes vibe from this one and if I’m a 62 year-old guy in Shanghai that’s not the vibe I’m looking to drop into my tea.
I am in awe of this image. What a critter & it couldn’t have been better posed. You sure you didn’t use a big wads of bubblegum to get it to “sit, stay”? Well done, Sean!
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The rhinoceros chameleon is so named for that impressive snout. The males have a more pronounced protrusion. As with most chameleons, their color varies and changes due to many factors. These guys grow to about a foot in length and live primarily in the dry western forests of Madagascar. They are considered a vulnerable species to extinction due to the continued logging of the forests that they call home. I photographed this one on a night walk in Ankarafantsika National Park. Nikon D200 with Nikkor 80-200mm lens (at 200mm) ISO 400, f/5.6 at 1/60th of a second, two Nikon SB-600 flash units.
So cool looking!!
Is his nose also considered an aphrodesiac? Because I’m getting more of a JV debate team / carries an inhaler wherever he goes vibe from this one and if I’m a 62 year-old guy in Shanghai that’s not the vibe I’m looking to drop into my tea.
The tail reminds me of a fiddlehead.
I am in awe of this image. What a critter & it couldn’t have been better posed. You sure you didn’t use a big wads of bubblegum to get it to “sit, stay”? Well done, Sean!
Another addition to the world of strange and wonderful creatures!