Chameleon's Spectacular Color Display Before Death

A rare Madagascan chameleon, known for its extremely short lifespan of four to five months, was captured in a PBS documentary displaying vibrant, pulsating colors just moments before her death, a phenomenon never before observed in the wild. The reptile's still-firing nervous system is believed to cause the chaotic technicolor patterns during its last moments. Female Labord chameleons die shortly after laying their eggs, expending their last energy to bury them in the sand to protect them from the approaching dry season, while the males live just as long as the females, leaving the next generation vulnerable.