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Which animal has a blue black tongue?
The blue-black tongue can be found in Jackson’s chameleons, which are native to East Africa. Jackson’s chameleons are known for their vivid coloration, with males generally displaying three distinctive color morphs of green, turquoise, and yellow.
They have a triangular head and a cylindrical body, and they range in size from 10 to 16 cm (4 to 6 in) in length. They also possess a distinctive prehensile tail, which can be used to grasp onto branches and other objects, as well as a long, thin tongue that has an impressive blue-black color.
This dark coloration is due to the black pigment of the chameleon’s upper tongue, which helps the animal catch its prey; when extended, the tongue has tip that is sticky enough to grab its prey from a distance.
Are blue-tongues cold blooded?
Yes, blue-tongues are cold-blooded, meaning they cannot regulate their own body temperature and that they must rely on outside sources to do so. Blue-tongues, like other reptiles, warm their bodies by soaking in the sun’s heat and can utilize their environment by hiding in burrows or under rocks when temperatures drop or become too hot.
They also lay on cool surfaces to help stabilize their body temperature. They are ectotherms, which makes them highly sensitive to changes in temperature, and they must monitor their environment very carefully in order to avoid becoming too cold or too hot.
