Rare Indian chameleon rescued from Vadodara home, released back into wild

After the rescue, the chameleon was examined and found to be healthy. It was then released back into a safe natural habitat. The Indian chameleon, listed under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, faces threats due to habitat loss and destruction of green cover

In a rare sighting, an Indian chameleon was rescued from a residential home in Vadodara’s Manjalpur area by the Wildlife SOS-GSPCA rescue team, an official statement said on Wednesday.

It said that the Wildlife SOS-GSPCA rescue hotline (+919825011117) received a call for assistance, reporting the chameleon clinging to the metal grill of a house. Concerned for the reptile’s safety in the urban environment, the rescue team quickly responded. On arrival, they found the bright green chameleon perched on the railing,