Biologists call chameleons the gems of the lizard world. With their often sparkling colors and bizarre bodies, the lizards are popular with photographers — and collectors.
More than half of the world’s 135 kinds of chameleons are believed to live on the island of Madagascar. But collecting for the pet trade and habitat destruction imperils many populations.
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