The Female of the Species Looks Identical to the Male - Chameleons Prove a Puzzle

Western Morning News, The › May 13, 2010

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Letting nature take its course is not as simple as it sounds when it comes to breeding Meller's chameleons because of one crucial factor - it is extremely difficult to identify males from females.

Staff at Paignton Zoo had no idea what sex the two specimens in their care were and whether they would be compatible to pair up with Bristol Zoo's three males.

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The Female of the Species Looks Identical to the Male - Chameleons Prove a Puzzle

Clarifying the issue was far more complex than simply lifting up their tails and taking a peek - both s...

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