Flap-Necked Chameleon

The Flap-necked Chameleon gets its name from the two flaps at the back of the neck. They are common throughout Southern Africa.

We saw this one crossing the road in the Kruger National Park. We think the road was very hot as he lifted his legs pretty high, leaving just two touching the ground each time.

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