Little Creatures

Those who know me, know that I am not easily excited nor amused by bugs, insects, birds or any animals in general. Animals are animals. End of story.

However, I must say that the Chameleon is one creature that absolutely fascinates me every time I see them, which isn't often, unfortunately.

A chameleon on my dad's hand.

We were on our way home from the market this morning. Coming into our driveway, mum suddenly stops. There is a chameleon walking very slowly across the drive, about halfway between the posts of the gate.

I have absolutely no idea how to describe the way it was walking, but it was really cool. It was kinda like it was dancing, sort of...on it's front left and back right leg, with the other two in the air moving backwards and forwards several time, then switching, slowly making it's way across. I wish I had a camera with me to catch it on video, or at least get a photo of it. I didn't have one, though, so you'll have to do with the ones I have on my computer.

Once it was finally across, it started climbing up the fence, which is wire threaded with thorns to keep the goats out. Anyhow, it moved slowly, clinging on to wire and/or the thorn branches with it's funny feet/hand things. Better than an explanation, see the photos.

A chameleon on the ground.

One of the best things about them are the way they change colour. It was green when it was walking across, and as it climbed I could see it starting to get darker. Incredible.

Chameleons are amazing creatures, really. Even though I don't see them that often (maybe once a month), it will be a shame that I won't get to see them in New Zealand.

Well, there you have it. My 2 cents on chameleons.