Chameleons are native to warm habitats, predominantly found in Africa and Madagascar, which is a biodiversity hotspot for these lizards, hosting roughly half of all known species.

Chameleons are found only in tropical and subtropical regions and inhabit all kinds of lowland and mountain forests, woodlands, shrublands, savannas, and sometimes deserts, but each species tends …

Apr 14, 2024 · Chameleons are native to Africa, Madagascar, southern Europe, and parts of Asia. They inhabit diverse environments including rainforests, deserts, savannas, and mountainous regions. In …

Aug 11, 2025 · Chameleons are primarily native to the Old World, with most species found across Africa and Madagascar. Continental Africa, particularly south of the Sahara, hosts significant chameleon …

Apr 25, 2025 · These remarkable reptiles populate sub-Saharan Africa, Madagascar, and parts of South Asia. They thrive in diverse ecosystems – from humid forests to savannas and mountainous terrain. …

Chameleons mostly live in the rain forests and deserts of Africa. The color of their skin helps them blend in with their habitats. Chameleons that hang out in trees are usually green. Those that...

Chameleons live in a variety of habitats, from rainforests and lowlands to deserts, semi-deserts, scrub savannas, and even mountains. Many inhabit trees, but some live in grass or on small bushes, fallen …

Nov 28, 2025 · Two species occur in Asia; one is native to southern India and Sri Lanka (Chamaeleo zeylanicus), and the other (the European chameleon, C. chamaeleon) is found from the Middle East …

These transitional zones provide chameleons with a mix of habitats to explore, from dense vegetation to open spaces. Forest edges are a dynamic habitat that can support a diverse range of chameleon …

Nov 23, 2025 · Chameleons are most commonly found in Africa and Madagascar, with a few species found in parts of Europe, Asia, and the Indian Ocean islands. Madagascar alone hosts over 200 …