Why are chameleons endangered?

World's chameleons facing potential extinction crisis. The lesser chameleon (Furcifer minor) is listed as Endangered. This species is only found in Madagascar. Photo by: Christopher V. Anderson. Chameleons are an unmistakable family of wonderfully bizarre reptiles. read more

Destroying a chameleon’s natural habitat is the biggest threat to its existence.Another threat to the chameleon is when an individual catches a chameleon in hopes of turning it into a pet. These reptiles usually die before or shortly after they make it into a person’s home. read more