Some colorful lizards can stop you in your tracks. One second, you think you're looking at a rock. The next, a rainbow blur darts across your path. These reptiles are the masters of camouflage and display, using vivid skin tones to communicate, hide or strut their stuff.

And lizard lovers, take note: World Lizard Day on August 14 is the perfect time to celebrate these stunning species.

1. Panther Chameleon

Native to Madagascar, the panther chameleon ( Furcifer pardalis ) is one of the most colorful lizards in the world.

Males can shift between green, blue, orange and red depending on mood, temperature or presence of rivals. That color change comes from nanocrystals in their skin that scatter light differently.

2. Rainbow Lizard

Also known as the common agama or red-headed rock ag

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