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Chameleon tongues

Photo: Kurit afshen
Photo: Kurit afshen (Shutterstock)

Because I just used up the “camouflage” square on my animal kingdom bingo card, I’ll give the chameleon plaudits for its ridiculous tongue. The tongues are extendable, and the lizards launch them at prey with blinding speed. Sticky mucus allows the chameleon to glob onto whatever morsel it targeted, making it a gustatorial sniper.