Brookesia micra

Scientists have discovered a species of chameleon so small it can balance on the tip of a match. The miniature lizard – Brookesia micra – reaches a maximum length of 29mm, and was discovered by a team of German and American researchers on the island of Nosy Hara, just off the northern coast of Madagascar.

Originally written on September 24, 2012 and last modified on November 22, 2013.

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