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🐢 Reptiles

Chameleon facts for kids

Where the chameleon lives, what it eats, the sound it makes and a fun fact. Tap Tell me! and Buzzby reads it out loud.

🏠 Where does the chameleon live?
Rainforests of Africa and Madagascar
🍽️ What does the chameleon eat?
Insects
🔊 What sound does it make, or how does it move?
Moves slowly and sways like a leaf
✨ Fun fact
A chameleon can change color and move each eye in a different direction.

Ages 5 to 10 Reptiles

All about the chameleon

The chameleon is one of the reptiles in our Animal Kingdom. You can find it in rainforests of Africa and Madagascar, and it eats insects. It moves slowly and sways like a leaf. This page is a good fit for ages 5 to 10 (Kindergarten to 5th Grade), and Buzzby can read it out loud.

Is the chameleon one of the reptiles?

Yes. Reptiles have dry scaly skin, are cold blooded and most lay eggs.

Talk about it

  • Have you ever seen a chameleon? Where was it?
  • What would you eat if you were a chameleon?
  • Can you make the chameleon's sound or move like it?

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For grown ups

DoodleBeez is an ad free learning site for ages 3 to 14 from ABIEdu Kids. The Animal Kingdom has 209 animals, each read aloud by Buzzby the bee, plus 510 read aloud picture books, step by step drawing guides and learning games. Start free, no card needed.