Big Momma

maybe going to give birth soon and seems to be protecting her eggs.

While I was at eagle encounters yesterday, they showed me what a pregnant chameleon looks like and I learned something.

Cape dwarf chameleons are vivparous, meaining that they retain their eggs in the maternal reproductive tract until developement is complete.

Females give birth to between 5 and 15 offspring, and newborn babies are selfsufficient. Breeding can occur all year round.

For those interested, I have added a link of the live birth. https://youtu.be/eJ_5hWVeHas

[Mags]

She is a beaut!

[Kathy A]

She looks like a nice healthy mumma

[Lou Ann]

Oh, so interesting. Wonderful capture of the momma.

[JackieR]

Oh my word that birth is .............................! Love what I learn here on 365

[Pam]

They are so amazing, and photograph them so well!!

[katy]

Thanks for including the link. This is truly amazing and so interesting to see.. I worried about the babies from the other mama but it’s good to know they are self-sufficient at birth.

[Casablanca]

Wow, that is quite a sight! She is a beauty

[Christine Sztukowski]

Wow that's a lot of babies. Very beautiful mama

[Krista Marson]

I'm learning so much form you! That birth video was cool! The way it springs out and starts walking. Like, wow!

[Kate]

Great closeup and information

[Milanie]

Fabulous shot and the video is fascinating

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Great shot and interesting information.

[gloria jones]

Love your wild life photos, Diana

[Shepherdman]

What a great shot

[KV]

Super focusing and great detail.

[Lisa Brown]

what amazing detail. This is beautiful I can't believe you were able to capture this. well done

[Peter]

Wonderful colours and detail well captured Diana:)

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Well no wonder the other one was so worn out! Great shot.

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Great shot

[George]

Fascinating and superb shot.

[Carole Sandford]

Wonderful shot & interesting video.

[Pat]

Amazing capture, so detailed and colourful. Great info too!

[essiesue]

I love your posts!!! fav

[Jane Pittenger]

The birth video is amazing. Great shot of the mom here too

[Shutterbug]

She has a lot to carry. Thanks for the video.

[Rick]

Cool capture.

[Diana]

@marlboromaam @kjarn @louannwarren @30pics4jackiesdiamond @pamalama @grammyn @casablanca @365projectorgchristine @blueberry1222 @k9photo @milaniet @mittens @seattlite @shepherdman @kvphoto @lisab514 @pcoulson @olivetreeann @elisasaeter @gaf005 @carole_sandford @pattyblue @essiesue @jgpittenger @shutterbug49 @rickster549 Thanks for the great comments anfd favs, they are very much appreciated :-)

[Allison Maltese]

A wonderful wildlife photo. I especially like the colors in this shot.

[Heather]

A great and beautiful shot, Diana! And what fascinating info! And...that video of the live birth was amazing to see! Fav!

[Denise Wood]

Stunning :)

[Paula Fontanini]

Fascinating creature...beautiful capture!

[katy]

not surprised to see it on the TT you always do such a great job with this subject

[CC Folk]

Missed this one. A great photo and congrats on the TT, Diana!

[Vesna]

This photo is on Top 20 Chart. Congratulations!

[Diana]

@falcon11 @365projectorgheatherb @gilbertwood @bluemoon @grammyn @gardenfolk @vesna0210 Many thanks to my followers and friends for putting it there :-)