{"id":8330,"date":"2026-01-05T14:13:31","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T13:13:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naturelfes.com\/in-search-of-rapunzels-pascal\/"},"modified":"2026-06-30T15:44:04","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T13:44:04","slug":"in-search-of-rapunzels-pascal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naturelfes.com\/en\/in-search-of-rapunzels-pascal\/","title":{"rendered":"In Search of Rapunzel\u2019s Pascal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In Search of Rapunzel\u2019s Pascal<\/h1>\n\n
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As with every trip I take, I\u2019m always on the lookout for which wild animal I might encounter. So when the idea of going to R\u00e9union Island came up, I immediately added this adorable little resident to my list.Let\u2019s go in search of Rapunzel\u2019s little \u201cPascal\u201d \ud83d\ude09. <\/p>\n\n

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Species Encountered<\/strong>: Panther Chameleon (Furcifer pardalis<\/em>)Location<\/strong>: Jardin d\u2019\u00c9den, Saint-Gilles-les-Bains, R\u00e9unionTime<\/strong>: September (outside the optimal season)<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Who am I?<\/h2>\n\n
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Belonging to the species Furcifer pardalis<\/em>, I am also known as the \u201cSleepy\u201d Chameleon of R\u00e9union<\/a>. My nickname comes from the way I move: very, very slowly \ud83d\ude0a. I was introduced to the island from Madagascar in the 17th century, and today I am protected and considered a symbol of R\u00e9union\u2019s wildlife.Males are much more colorful than females: bright green, turquoise blue, orange, or red, while females display softer shades.Contrary to what you might think, I mostly change color to communicate. These changes can signal different moods, deter a predator, or impress a rival.Another surprising fact: my eyes can move independently of each other, allowing me to look in two directions at once! <\/p>\n\n

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If you\u2019re lucky enough to come across me, please do not use a flash when photographing me, as it could threaten my survival by causing blindness.<\/div>