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Four New Chameleon Species Found in Tropical “Sky Islands”

Saturday, June 27, 2026 Edition

Four new chameleon species discovered in Madagascar's isolated mountain ecosystems, two named after pioneering female scientists. The finds underscore how much biodiversity remains undocumented in fragile tropical habitats.

Two species named after female scientists who advanced herpetology

Sky islands isolate populations, accelerating speciation and endemic diversity

Madagascar remains a biodiversity frontier despite centuries of scientific study

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