16/10/2026
FUN FACT FRIDAY: Veiled Chameleon Edition
The Terminology:
β’ Male: Male
β’ Female: Female
β’ Baby: Hatchling
β’ Group: A lounge
Chameleons primarily change colour to communicate mood, signal stress, and regulate body temperature. Plus, their eyes move independently, giving them a 360-degree field of vision!
In our animal welfare unit, students design arboreal (vertical) habitats, set up drip hydration systems, monitor strict UV/heat gradients, and manage live-food nutrition to ensure optimal reptile welfare.
Ready to work with a wide range of animals, including exotics? Apply today: wcg.ac.uk/page/8/animal-care-and-veterinary-nursing