If it appears to be slinking away from the camera, maybe this chameleon is all too aware of the way some of us humanfolk see reptiles: as frightening at best, disgusting at worst. We know you die-hard reptile lovers are out there too, but it"s undeniable that reptiles" reputation among people has suffered thanks to popular villainous depictions—from "Anaconda" and "Godzilla" to the serpent encountered by Adam and Eve. Even our everyday language throws shade on this vast class of critters: When"s the last time you called someone "reptile" and meant it nicely?
Does this chameleon look a little insecure?
Today in History
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Iceberg off the coast of Antarctica
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Spring comes to the Diablo foothills
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The moth wonderful time of the year
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Village of Santa Maddalena, Dolomites, Italy
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World Children s Day
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Lavender field, Hertfordshire, England
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World Bicycle Day
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In search of a ‘great’ pumpkin
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World Otter Day
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Preveli Gorge
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Stepping stones in Tollymore Forest Park, Northern Ireland
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A city, a cliff, a canyon…and cheese
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‘Ciao’ from Varenna
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Turning darkness into light
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Diving into World Oceans Day
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Lantern Festival
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Happy New Years Eve!
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Fly me to the moon
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Bavljenac Island
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Let s run em up!
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Champaka Sarasi, Shivamogga, Karnataka, India
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It s not always sunny in Abu Simbel…
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San Francisco’s City Hall illuminated by the iconic colors of Pride
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National Panda Day
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National Take the Stairs Day
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Lighting it up for Vivid Sydney
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Venture into a prehistoric gallery of art
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Channel Country, Australia
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Nazar amulets, Goreme National Park, Cappadocia, Turkey
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National Park Week: Olympic National Park, Washington