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littlemissmartypants

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Sat Feb 11, 2017, 05:18 PM Feb 2017

One of the tiniest lizards [View all]

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One of the world's tiniest lizards has been discovered by keen-eyed researchers in Madagascar.

The miniature chameleon, Brookesia micra, reaches a maximum length of just 29mm.

German scientists also found a further three new species in the north of the island.

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Much more at link

http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/17028940

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One of the tiniest lizards [View all] littlemissmartypants Feb 2017 OP
And... now I want one... opiate69 Feb 2017 #1
That would probably depend on the flavor. nt eppur_se_muova Feb 2017 #3
I want a little family. littlemissmartypants Feb 2017 #4
How completely... 3catwoman3 Feb 2017 #2
I know. Remarkable. littlemissmartypants Feb 2017 #5
I have always been enchanted by... 3catwoman3 Feb 2017 #6
*Researcher looks at the bottom of his shoe* NickB79 Feb 2017 #8
So perfect. It doesn't seem possible it could be that tiny. Wonderful. n/t Judi Lynn Feb 2017 #7
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