June 23, 2016
A stunningly efficient hunter, the chameleon relies on an impressive biological arsenal that includes colour-changing camouflage, panoramic vision, and lots of patience.
The reptile's tongue-lashing prowess has been extensively researched over the years, but one ability has remained a mystery: how does the chameleon's fleshy projectile hold on to prey while snapping it back towards its mouth at such high speed?