What animal changes color?

Getty Images. But contrary to popular opinion, these tree-dwelling lizards are actually rather poor color-changers, as you can see in the clip below, which features a Madagascarian panther chameleon (Furcifer pardalis): read more

The lizard blends so perfectly it is hard to see even when pointed out. The ability to change color seems like an animal superpower at times - some of them can alter their appearance to blend with the colors, materials and textures of virtually any surroundings. read more

In addition, many fish change colors, including several species of Gobies and Groupers. It is not clear that all color changes in fish are for the purpose of camouflage. Color changes may be initiated by changes in mood, temperature, and stress in addition to visible changes in the local environment. read more