Some of the pics may have shown chams in full display for effect and some may not have. Most species don't have that many "color morphs" or locales, or we simply don't see enough individuals of those species to know for sure. Species that have a large natural range that crosses a variety of vegetation and climate types like panthers are more likely to vary as local populations adapt (what works best in some parts of Madagascar may stand out like a sore thumb 50 miles away in a rainshadowed forest area). Most species have not been captive bred and had their color manipulated as much as veileds and panthers have. I suspect that many of the quieter colored veileds are results of inbreeding and less than perfect nutrition and care.

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• Colors? - lucille, Sat Mar 3 05:20:27 2007
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