Scientists Discover World's Smallest Known Reptile Which They Named The 'Nano-Chameleon'

Madagascar island is known for its unusual wildlife, including a newcomer to the scene: the Brookesia nana. This unusual reptile, also known as the nano-chameleon, can fit on the tip of a human finger and they are the smallest known reptile in existence. As of this time, they have only found two nano-chameleons, but interestingly, one is a male and one is a female. They are able to analyze the difference between the sexes and there are some differences to be found.

They went on to talk about how species on small islands tend to get smaller but in this case, it doesn't really make sense. These reptiles live on mainland Madagascar in the mountains, so there is plenty of room for them to grow. Finding these reptiles was good news, but deforestation may be threatening their life and the environment where they live at this time. At this point, the area is designated as a protected space, so hopefully the species will continue to thrive.