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The Chameleons (Cliameleo) are the most remarkable of reptilt;>. 

 Their toes, five in number, are divided into two groups that oppose 

 each other, as in the foot of a parrot, a provision which enables theni 

 to grasp firmly the boughs of the trees upon which they live. Tliey 



are dull, slow animals, languid and heavy in their movements, and 

 often remaining in the same position for hours together, basking in 

 the sun. The only part that moves with quickness is the tongue. 

 The food of the Chameleon consists of insects, and it will remain 



