April 16, 2009 12:53 by
megThe newest member of the Melbourne Museum Discovery Centre has arrived! Leon the Chameleon has recently taken up residence as the latest Live Exhibits display in the centre.
Leon is not actually entirely new to the centre though - he spent some time with us quite a few months back, but he has changed considerably since his last visit. During his first stint with us he was very uncomfortable with all the attention from visitors and staff alike, doing his best to flatten himself out and hide behind his branch as we approached, showing off dark and moody reddish-brown colours.
Now though, he is a changed chameleon! He is certainly living up to the common belief that chameleons change their colour to match their surroundings - you have to work hard to spot him in his bright green leafy environment. The brightness of his colour though comes more from the fact that he has learned to feel more comfortable and content now with his adoring public.
He's not Murray the Carpet Python, but he's growing on me...
Photo: Meg Lomax Source: Museum Victoria
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