The REAL Reason Chameleons Change Color

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  • @DanteYewToob
    @DanteYewToob ปีที่แล้ว +452

    Thanks for this! I used to have a pet chameleon and I got so sick of explaining this over and over to people who would ask me to “put him on stuff” or whatever…
    He was actually a pretty active color changer for the type he was, and he had some cool patterns when he was excited and would look like tiger stripe camo when he was tired and hiding for bedtime. I miss that cute little guy!

    • @Afrozminu
      @Afrozminu ปีที่แล้ว +4

      U

    • @headhazed7479
      @headhazed7479 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry for your loss, my negro 🙏

    • @AstroBotfan9910
      @AstroBotfan9910 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Whenever I put my chameleon in the carpet he gets darker for a reason

  • @simbellaz
    @simbellaz ปีที่แล้ว +110

    I've handled chameleons alot in my life and they've always been so fascinating to me. I always thought the dark change of color was when they were scared or something, and the light green that they were happy and or content. We learn new things every day, thanks for making this very chillaxed video!

  • @jeffreyhicks6380
    @jeffreyhicks6380 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    I'm sure it's been said before, but your videos remind me so much of the stuff I would watch before school in the morning as a kid. I love it.

  • @SlickVic5240
    @SlickVic5240 ปีที่แล้ว +374

    Makes me sad you aren’t one of the top creators in this field. Your videos are easy to watch, calming, and EXTREMELY well made.

    • @jonbeecee
      @jonbeecee ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Based on his subscriber count he's getting up there!

    • @gregorywarrenblunt5622
      @gregorywarrenblunt5622 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He’s more popular on TikTok.

    • @BigCarso
      @BigCarso ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Not my style. Too pretentious

    • @SlickVic5240
      @SlickVic5240 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@gregorywarrenblunt5622 He doesn’t seem too pretentious, I’d say he’s better for younger audiences. Kind of like the show curious George with the music queues

    • @aquariusmoon771
      @aquariusmoon771 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      ​@@BigCarsoI don't think bvn you understand the meaning of the word pretentious.

  • @SiTopengBiru
    @SiTopengBiru ปีที่แล้ว +122

    Thanks for being our online teacher

    • @muhammadsafaat245
      @muhammadsafaat245 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Are you indonesian?
      Btw i agree

    • @Captain-Levi.
      @Captain-Levi. 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      ​@muhammadsafaat245 why do you ask that question 💀

  • @BuiHieuDong
    @BuiHieuDong ปีที่แล้ว +862

    Imagine if our clothes can also change their colors based on how we feel internally.

    • @AverageAufa
      @AverageAufa ปีที่แล้ว +1

      black. all day. black

    • @AutisticTeddyBear
      @AutisticTeddyBear ปีที่แล้ว +87

      That be annoying yet awesome

    • @marcoasturias8520
      @marcoasturias8520 ปีที่แล้ว +108

      I fee... I feel... I feel like shit
      ...
      We know

    • @NavajoNinja
      @NavajoNinja ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Our faces do. But one color and one feeling

    • @04cassius-jake
      @04cassius-jake ปีที่แล้ว +39

      @@NavajoNinja actually there's more
      Embrass, anger, extremely happy
      Basically any strong emtion that increases your blood flow

  • @heybosskon
    @heybosskon 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +60

    1:32 the whimsy music and whispery "tilapiaaaa" made me giggle in surprise. love that fish. delicious too in my country haha

    • @_WOR
      @_WOR 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Agreed. Tilapia is soo good lol. You’ve got good taste.

    • @winniethepooht5776
      @winniethepooht5776 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Especially if baked with lemon butter, or fried with lemon pepper seasoning😋

    • @_WOR
      @_WOR 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@winniethepooht5776 Yummm 🤤

    • @Pampanannan
      @Pampanannan 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Are you philipino?

    • @Pen_Productions
      @Pen_Productions 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@Pampanannan Tilapia is not known as Filipino.

  • @GG-11491
    @GG-11491 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    His calm personality is so refreshing

  • @hazelgrunts
    @hazelgrunts ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Reptile keeper here, colour changing is actually pretty common in lizards. Some examples are green anoles, crested geckos (and their relatives), and bearded dragons. Of course, the chameleon colour changing is more noticeable but many lizards have primitive colour changing abilities. See a bearded dragon with a black throat? That means that it’s feeling dominant or upset, and the throat will lighten when the dragon calms down. Many gecko species can “Fire up”, meaning that they can brighten their colours for a short while when they get excited. I find this stuff really fascinating

    • @sophiedowney1077
      @sophiedowney1077 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I love the color change so much. Our bearded dragon changes color so dramatically that people who don't know her well sometimes ask if she's a different lizard when they visit.

    • @strawberryflavoredsadness
      @strawberryflavoredsadness หลายเดือนก่อน

      the color changing on bearded dragons is why they are called bearded dragons too

    • @nathanakobe5304
      @nathanakobe5304 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Visual cues maybe

  • @giantswingallday7001
    @giantswingallday7001 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    This was also discussed on Animal Planet’s “The Most Extreme!” too!! Media truly changed our perception about why chameleons change their colors!

  • @nathanclarke2501
    @nathanclarke2501 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Just discovered your channel today and I’m so in love. You give me 90’s/00’s PBS programming. Like Blues Clues and Mr. Roger’s vibes.

  • @Some_RandomGuy12
    @Some_RandomGuy12 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    how in the world do u make these videos so calm???

    • @zainmudassir2964
      @zainmudassir2964 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      He's a chill dude

    • @M3634B
      @M3634B 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Chill guy

  • @Slava2313
    @Slava2313 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Your videos are so joyful! It’s so informative and magic in terms of montage. Thank you for making us more educated and good-mooded!

  • @Fish_witha_gun
    @Fish_witha_gun 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    1:34 😂 *whispers* tilapia

    • @mercycalcon7212
      @mercycalcon7212 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Woa never know

    • @Fish_witha_gun
      @Fish_witha_gun หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @mercycalcon7212 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @LeylaWestern
      @LeylaWestern หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Lol

    • @blackinaction3899
      @blackinaction3899 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      😂😂😂 educational ASMR

  • @parkeaudio1338
    @parkeaudio1338 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    It’s like Steve Burns from blues clues and Mr Rogers had a naturalist brother, I love this channel

  • @ImFromFinland787
    @ImFromFinland787 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I watched this video on my 15 minute break in school!

  • @Kathleenpushor
    @Kathleenpushor ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I feel like my baby would like your videos, they have a vibe of Miss Rachel. Anyways I honestly didn't know this and think it's an interesting way for these animals to communicate. Thanks for sharing!

  • @itscurpoint
    @itscurpoint ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This sounds like something old, like old quite nostalgic feelings you feel

  • @H4rk9
    @H4rk9 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This video is very helpful because I was a little confused because chameleons changed colors so fast😂

  • @funnysillyclown
    @funnysillyclown ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Saw this on tiktok and rushed here to subscribe. Love the music in this! Very engaging, relaxing, and funny.

  • @JelloLaHeHe
    @JelloLaHeHe ปีที่แล้ว +9

    His voice is so calming

  • @Fizzlebean
    @Fizzlebean 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    1:26 “this is a video of a tilapia changing colour!” (😌 *Tilapia* 😌)

  • @EmbracetheTrace
    @EmbracetheTrace ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Charlie! Our family and kids love you and all the education and humor.

  • @avavanpelt926
    @avavanpelt926 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Its 3 am but I am SO HERE for this. Thank you for uploading. Instant like and watch for me.

  • @PokeRedstone
    @PokeRedstone 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Your work is incredible. I think you’ve captured the approachable, entertaining, and educational feeling of PBS Kids more than just about any person I can think of on this platform.

  • @cutepuddleslime8201
    @cutepuddleslime8201 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    If anything, the octopus is the animal that changes color based on their surroundings. The true "chameleons".
    Maybe other animals do that, but the octopus is what first comes to mind.

    • @darkonyx6995
      @darkonyx6995 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Cuttlefish too!

  • @Folfca
    @Folfca ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was just talking at work about the colour properties of cuttlefish, in regards to a comment on chameleons. Facinating and timely video, great explanation, thanks!

  • @FFeroshusfox
    @FFeroshusfox 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As a new chameleon owner, it’s a super interesting process! Our chameleon has only shown greens and grays (because he is young and gets stressed from his new home sometimes) majority of the time he is a beautiful happy bright green or a deeper green. Can’t wait until he is older to change more colors!

  • @fillequixote
    @fillequixote ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Came to show my 3 year old a video of chaneleon changing colors and somehow this is way better than anything I would’ve imagined I’d find for him. Nice video for me and my kid. Thanks

  • @ikemaster22
    @ikemaster22 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm not subscribing for the animal content, but for these LITTLE SUBTLE SOUNDS THAT MAKE MY BRAIN TINGLE!!! i love it. this is my new drug. thanks.

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    @waywardplanet 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This channel is where the marriage of art and science really shines. An absolute pleasure to experience every time

  • @rhiannoncollins3042
    @rhiannoncollins3042 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just found your channel. Love these videos. Love that I can show them to my kids. They aren’t overstimulating and I don’t have to about the content! ❤️

  • @mangoshakies
    @mangoshakies ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You've got a new subscriber my dude, your videos are very calming, i really likr your editing style ❤

  • @asabatonlessarmour4372
    @asabatonlessarmour4372 ปีที่แล้ว

    TH-cam just recommended this channel, and it's the best recommendation I've received this year. The video's relaxing and informative nature is amazing.

  • @evang7954
    @evang7954 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    dude your presentation style is so approachable. i dig it

  • @hitesh_blues2353
    @hitesh_blues2353 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The piano captured your mood just like the pigments in a chameleon. Love your content 🥰

  • @kam9938
    @kam9938 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    gonna need an asmr video asap 🤣 falling asleep already man i love these videos

  • @FauntheTaxon
    @FauntheTaxon ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I woke up in the middle of the night to a stress dream, saw this video in my notifications, and have now delighted in this great lil story ✨️🧡🩵💙 Thank you for sharing

  • @LlednarHugh
    @LlednarHugh ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have actually known this before I watched this video, but other people doesn't seem to care, and didn't talk about it a lot, so I just kept it in my mind.
    Very interesting video for sure, will watch more.

  • @latexu95
    @latexu95 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    0:10 NOOO!! All those views! They're fake!!😱

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    @randybutternub031 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I can’t get enough of these videos 😂 would love to see a Halloween episode to show the creepiest/weirdest things you can find!

  • @Xianne027
    @Xianne027 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    40 years ago I had an anole as a pet, which is similar to a chameleon. He definitely changed color according to the surrounding air temperature and his mood or well-being. He went from a bright green to a warm brown. Most interesting was once when someone came in the room smoking He immediately turned a strong dark orange color and also had an angry look on his little face! Bless his little heart! He did NOT like smoking in the room!

  • @annichan113
    @annichan113 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really liking the style of the video. Calm, Informative & intriguing. Perfect for before bed-time

  • @glumdrops3678
    @glumdrops3678 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your channel is such a wonderful pleasure, it feels like coming home from school and watching cebeebies when I was little.

  • @beruska3271
    @beruska3271 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    love these videos theyre so calming after a long work day! Thank you so much for your work i love your channel ☺️

  • @rikki15000
    @rikki15000 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    With the editing, style of the videos and your voice I think you would be perfect for some kind of educational show.n

  • @logan_rox210
    @logan_rox210 ปีที่แล้ว

    Something about your videis make me feel nostalgic. But not anythung i can remember. Just a feeling of familiarity. Very strange, but very comforting

  • @keattun
    @keattun ปีที่แล้ว

    This video enlightened my sister about chameleon color changing 🤣 Love your storytelling style! 🤩

  • @BOOBERFRAGGLELOVER
    @BOOBERFRAGGLELOVER ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh my gosh! I just discovered your TH-cam channel and I love it! Your videos are reminiscent of Mister Rogers. You are so calming when you talk, and you really explain things in a way that’s easy to understand. The visuals are very helpful! ❤😌

  • @Birlaps_stan._.
    @Birlaps_stan._. ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just want to say that you remind me of the narrator in theold TV show I watched asa kid called Little Bear. Your voice is so soothing and calming.
    Also keep making these awesome videos!! I can't wait to have kids and have them watch your videos to learn about nature 💜✨

    • @IAmZellixx
      @IAmZellixx ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh lord! I remember that show. My mom had some episodes recorded on vcr tape. Was a great show for hyperactive kids to keep em chill haha.

    • @Birlaps_stan._.
      @Birlaps_stan._. ปีที่แล้ว

      @@IAmZellixx My mom did the same thing!! It was such a good show

  • @adeebhumayun3229
    @adeebhumayun3229 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love the sound effects through out the video..

  • @IkaraPopsicle
    @IkaraPopsicle ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So calming...
    Thanks for delivering knowledge this way, I honestly wish people could just calm down and not bite-size their fact driven videos lol

  • @ankurgokhale5564
    @ankurgokhale5564 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I don't know your name buddy but I must say that your videos about animals insights tell us how beautiful these animals are and how the mother earth has created them, great job and efforts.. Appreciate it

  • @Ash-iu7bu
    @Ash-iu7bu ปีที่แล้ว

    Was sold when the word tilapia was whispered lmao

  • @emmella2958
    @emmella2958 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Watched this and now I am stronger, thank u

  • @josephinechurk6423
    @josephinechurk6423 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I admire him in how he is teaching and it makes me fell like i love to learn

  • @ayushjayarajan4848
    @ayushjayarajan4848 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bro your videos are so fun to watch...... The dalm voice, the funny jokes and THE TILAPIA✨😂

  • @GiselaLVawdrey
    @GiselaLVawdrey 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    hi! greetings from indonesia! i always love your content! first saw it in shorts then i go here! your background music is always escalating the moods and visuals and your explanations😂 ❤ thanks for the details! have a nice day!

  • @Zeroness0
    @Zeroness0 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for simple, clear and interesting explanation!

  • @Team_Slacker
    @Team_Slacker ปีที่แล้ว +2

    All this time and only now I know chameleon used pigment cells to communicate 🤯

  • @vilam9844
    @vilam9844 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    0:31 Painted bunting cameo

  • @wolfbanesons
    @wolfbanesons ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i didnt even watch the entire video and i already knew it was about mood. i know from experience when i found them, i remember when they are scared and terrified they turn brown if im correct.

  • @raulbarros8077
    @raulbarros8077 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you, it’s actually surprisingly hard to find your video, when you search the subject you always get the fake videos first

  • @qopparune
    @qopparune 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    When I was around eight years old, I thought they BOTH blended in AND displayed their mood all under their control. Became hilarious in hindsight when I found a cartoon that thought the EXACT same thing

  • @Jhud69
    @Jhud69 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lots of lizards have some kind of a color change mechanism, a lot of bearded dragon owners can attest to it - they usually change it based on their temperature, darker when cold so they can bask more effectively and brighter when warm but also excited. Then their berds change color independently to indicate they are upset or willing to mate. Their bellies have a pattern that can get lighter or darker too!

  • @sarahquaint8531
    @sarahquaint8531 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is beautiful! Love your Mr. Rogers for biology energy 💕

  • @ohaimiles
    @ohaimiles ปีที่แล้ว

    Like what you did with the sound fx in the background, makes me feel like watching a blues clues episode 😮

  • @Itzmesina
    @Itzmesina ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve learned more from this video and then the whole time I’ve been In school

  • @LightYagami-xl1wz
    @LightYagami-xl1wz 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    0:31 The bird is a painted bunting!

  • @joequiroz862
    @joequiroz862 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love these bite-sized school lesson videos!

  • @OmegaS2
    @OmegaS2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please post more in depth analysis especialy those cells can be controlled how facinating love your content 🤩

  • @ryv2582
    @ryv2582 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is this one of those ASMR videos? Your voice is so soothing ❤

  • @ohedikahitanonalang945
    @ohedikahitanonalang945 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That real video of a chameleon that is truth and not myth

  • @Everettalla
    @Everettalla 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Omg omg the Gouldian finch cameo goes so hard omg

  • @VedanthB9
    @VedanthB9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderfully relaxing video. Loved it. Thanks!

  • @moldy_goldfish
    @moldy_goldfish ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this guy's videos they are so relaxing and soothing to watch it reminds me of old curious george episodes

  • @waffleshark1899
    @waffleshark1899 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a beautiful video saw it from you TikTok. Xxx

  • @Jessicahasopinions
    @Jessicahasopinions ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've never seen a chameleon with horns before omg!

  • @YuBeace
    @YuBeace 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love the little piano jingles.

  • @legosam2067
    @legosam2067 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Using pictures in the same art design as the Eric Carl books really tickles my nostalgia.

  • @monetroshi
    @monetroshi 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Chameleons are very common in my country and they definitely change color based on what we can see.

  • @shizar998
    @shizar998 ปีที่แล้ว

    its interesting that the species that is commonly believed to be the pinnacle of stealth actually sucks at camouflaging with their color changes.
    i find myself very muted in color, very relaxing video. subscribed.

    • @arshu_parshu1999
      @arshu_parshu1999 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Cephalopods like cuttlefish, squids and octupus are masters of stealth, they actually blend in, they change there texture and bumbiness and can move like innaminate objects

  • @alenbeckerd6769
    @alenbeckerd6769 ปีที่แล้ว

    That half red and half grey bird is like that because it can use both Fire and Ice magic..😂

  • @AR_RAMA
    @AR_RAMA 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    did I just see a chameleon getting rejected?🤣

  • @Glegh
    @Glegh ปีที่แล้ว +8

    They're actually transparent and you just see whats behind them

    • @Fizzlebean
      @Fizzlebean 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No. Did you even watch the video?

    • @Glegh
      @Glegh 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Fizzlebean r/woooosh

    • @strawberryflavoredsadness
      @strawberryflavoredsadness หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Fizzlebeanyou must be fun at parties

  • @catdotjs
    @catdotjs ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would love to see a video of yours about moths if you haven’t done one already

  • @CharliesOpus
    @CharliesOpus 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I like how the cells diagram looked like it was from an Eric Carle book.

  • @bento7062
    @bento7062 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ohh wow I never knew! Regarding the tilapia, does it change color like an octopus does (so to blend in) or more similarly to the chameleon, where it’s largely out of it’s control? Thanks :]!

  • @valeria-militiamessalina5672
    @valeria-militiamessalina5672 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So wonderful we live in an age when at the very least we understand how it works.

  • @toyjesus
    @toyjesus 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What is the evolutionary advantage of being able to express mood through color?

  • @KIKURAsky
    @KIKURAsky 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    so chameleons change colors based on their emotions/mood! thank u verry much for this ❤ ur videos are relaxing and helpful and it teaches me alot of things

  • @eggegg8526
    @eggegg8526 ปีที่แล้ว

    Chameleon: I feel like doing crime! *Changes color to Black*

  • @stachmantel5593
    @stachmantel5593 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How do you know these things?

  • @kwanelesabela1732
    @kwanelesabela1732 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I wonder if different species of them have certain combinations of colors that they can change to. Am I making sense??

  • @JadeMythriil
    @JadeMythriil ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the piano throughout the video.

  • @nicholasruiz7592
    @nicholasruiz7592 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s the piano for me 😂❤

  • @luisa1551
    @luisa1551 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I really like your videos... and I would like them even more if you would add your sources, giving credit to the researchers showing the truth about chameleons. 😊

  • @igorsvacic217
    @igorsvacic217 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    First off, it should be said that chameleons differ VERY MUCH in their abbillity to change colour in the first place, and also in colour range they can show.
    AND, on top of that, we can go even crazier. there are HUGE differences in between same species depending on locallity where they are found. Most known probably is Panther chameleon, since its one of the most vibrant species and pretty comon in a pet trade.
    We have, well, depending on who you ask, but at lest 7 different forms and locallity colours.
    So one variation can have vibrant blue, turqoise, green (it seems green is the only shared colour among all), white while other are orange, red, yellow, black and green. In other words the turqoise variation doesent have red at all, in any stage or mood, altrough its a same species.
    Similar thing are been observed in differen animals, snakes etc, but its NOTHING even close compared to chameleons. Its actually pretty misterious thing, not researched enough, at least to my knowledge.
    The big differences in same snake species is mostly due to human intervention, of breeding different morohs found in nature, but morphs are like white tiger, not a normal thing, they just happen, but in chameleons its different.

  • @shadow_gardenD9P
    @shadow_gardenD9P ปีที่แล้ว

    This i learnt in my biology class but
    This one's more brief that that😊

  • @rmiller334
    @rmiller334 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had a chameleon when I was a kid. One day I was wearing a plaid shirt and I put the chameleon on it. It couldn’t decide which color to go and it went crazy and died. True story.