# @bbcearth on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/ChXPv9cKHWj
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/73498693-bbcearth-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/4d4a867446.jpg
- **Posted:** 2022-08-17T14:01:43.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** BBC Earth (@bbcearth) — https://gondola.cc/bbcearth

## Caption

Planning my next snack 🧐
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Pigment cells called 'melanophores' are what allow lizards (Lacertilia) to change colour. They may do this to camouflage against their surroundings, or express emotion, such as fear or anger.

#EarthCapture by ⁣
1. drtushar_ambadkar_photography - Oriental garden lizard⁣
2. naturebydanielrosengren - Johnston's Chameleon⁣
3. souvikbasu1987 - Monitor Lizard ⁣
4. alexdeweyphoto - Mwanza flat-headed rock agama⁣
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#bbcearth #lizards #lizardsofinstagram #lizardphotography #reptilesofinstagram #reptilephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #amazinganimals #nature #naturelovers #earth #earthlovers

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