If it appears to be slinking away from the camera, maybe this chameleon is all too aware of the way some of us humanfolk see reptiles: as frightening at best, disgusting at worst. We know you die-hard reptile lovers are out there too, but it"s undeniable that reptiles" reputation among people has suffered thanks to popular villainous depictions—from "Anaconda" and "Godzilla" to the serpent encountered by Adam and Eve. Even our everyday language throws shade on this vast class of critters: When"s the last time you called someone "reptile" and meant it nicely?
Does this chameleon look a little insecure?
Today in History
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National Pumpkin Day
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Glenfinnan Viaduct
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The Belogradchik Rocks in Bulgaria
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San Gimignano, Siena Tuscany, Italy
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International Surfing Day
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Tokyo welcomes a futuristic new art museum
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Thorrablot: The Icelandic midwinter festival
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Walton Lighthouse, Santa Cruz, California
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Bioluminescence at Trwyn Du Lighthouse in Wales
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International Sloth Day
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Bridge of Hillsborough County
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Winter Olympics in Beijing
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Schönbrunn Palace Park, Vienna, Austria
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Mute swans
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An impactful day
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Sundance Film Festival
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Yosemite National Park turns 132
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Negratín Reservoir, Granada, Spain
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Tour de France 2024 begins
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Purple flowers and Golden Week
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National Rivers Month
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