Short Nosed Chameleon, Mitsinjo Reserve

One of the last critters we found on our walk in Mitsinjo was a Brown Leaf Chameleon. Just like the Short Horned Chameleon, it was clinging to low vegetation to roost for the night. I'd seen this tiny and amazing chameleon before in Ranomafana National Park but that was during the day as it was crossing our path. It was a great opportunity to get a couple of photos to show what they look like. A marvel of natural evolution in its own right, it has evolved to mimic a dead leaf. When amongst the leaf litter, these chameleons are almost impossible to spot. They're part of the 'brookesia' family of chameleons, the smallest in the world. As with just about every animal in Madagascar, they're endemic to the island.