Food
Insectivore
Veiled chameleons eat insects.
Bug eater
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Veiled Chameleon Facts for Kids: V Is for Veiled Chameleon
Veiled chameleons have a tall bump on top of their heads called a casque. They can change their colors, often getting brighter or darker with their mood. Here are easy veiled chameleon facts for kids: what veiled chameleons eat, how big they grow, what a baby veiled chameleon is called and where veiled chameleons live. Read them out loud, try the quiz, then color the letter V.
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Fun facts
Fun Facts About Veiled chameleons
Two more true facts about the veiled chameleon that kids love. Tap the button to hear the name, then read each fact together.
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Say “Veiled Chameleon”
Veiled Chameleon starts with the letter V. Clap once for each part of the word as you say it.
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Did you know?
It has a tall helmet called a casque on its head.
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One more fact
It changes color with its mood.
Act it outMove like a veiled chameleon for ten seconds.
Spot the letterFind the letter V in “Veiled Chameleon”.
Ask a questionWhat would a veiled chameleon eat for breakfast?
Quick facts
Veiled Chameleon Facts at a Glance
Everything a curious kid wants to know about the veiled chameleon, in eight short cards.
Size
How big?
A veiled chameleon is about 35 to 60 cm long.
Body sizeLife
How long?
Veiled chameleons live for about 5 to 8 years.
LifespanBaby
Hatchling
A baby veiled chameleon is called a hatchling.
Baby nameGroup
Camp
A group of veiled chameleons is called a camp.
Group nameHabitat
Mountains
Veiled chameleons are found in Yemen and Saudi Arabia.
Where they liveAnimal type
Reptile
Veiled chameleons have a tall bump on top of their heads called a casque. They can change their colors, often getting brighter or darker with their mood.
Veiled Chameleon is a reptileLetter
V is for veiled chameleon
Veiled Chameleon has 15 letters and starts with V.
Say: Veiled Chameleon
Quick quiz
Veiled Chameleon Quiz for Kids
A tiny game to check what stuck. Read the question out loud and let your little one tap the answer.
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Free printable
Veiled Chameleon Coloring Page: Letter V Worksheet
Done reading about the veiled chameleon? Print the free letter V sheet, say “V is for veiled chameleon” together and color the big letters. Great for circle time, morning work or a quiet afternoon at home.
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Questions
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Veiled Chameleon Questions Kids Ask
Veiled chameleons eat insects. That makes the veiled chameleon an insectivore, which means it is a bug eater.
A veiled chameleon is about 35 to 60 cm long.
Veiled chameleons live for about 5 to 8 years.
A baby veiled chameleon is called a hatchling.
A group of veiled chameleons is called a camp.
Veiled chameleons live in Yemen and Saudi Arabia. Their favorite habitat is: mountains.
Yes. The veiled chameleon is a reptile. Veiled chameleons have a tall bump on top of their heads called a casque. They can change their colors, often getting brighter or darker with their mood.
Veiled Chameleon starts with the letter V. Say it slowly and listen for the V sound at the start.
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