A long-nosed chameleon hid its true identity for 150 years

ScienceDaily
Dec 13, 2025, 3:26 am107 ptsTrending
Scientists have discovered that Madagascar’s iconic Pinocchio chameleon is actually a distinct species now named Calumma pinocchio. DNA from both modern samples and centuries-old museum specimens also exposed another hidden species, Calumma hofreiteri. The study shows that the chameleons’ elongated snouts…

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