01/17/2025
happy fun fact friday! this week’s edition:
JACKSON CHAMELEONS!
Jackson chameleons are an invasive species to Oahu, but they have become well-established in the wild. Originally from East Africa, they were introduced to Hawaii in the 1970s through pet trade and accidental releases. Jackson chameleons are known for their bright colors, which can change based on their mood, health, or environment. Males have three prominent horn-like structures on their heads, like a triceratops, while females usually lack horns or have smaller ones. They thrive in moist, cool environments and are commonly found in forests, gardens, and higher elevations like the Koʻolau mountain ranges near our zip line course. If you look hard enough in the higher branches of trees on the path from line 6 to 7, you might be able to spot one of these guys!
