Chameleons are known for their ability to change colours and blend in , but these two had no trouble spotting each other ’ s ambitions in a fierce battle for a female mate . Footage of the brief contest was captured on a property near the Amber Mountain National Park on the northern edge of Madagascar . It shows the males sizing each other up before one is forced to retreat following a violent battle for the attention of a female chameleon that isn ’ t seen in the video . The more aggressive of the two ( right ) chases his rival out of the tree and along a concrete wall . One of the chameleons twists in pain as the aggressor takes a huge bite out of him during their clash . The one-minute clip begins with the video maker , who speaks French , one of the island ’ s two official languages , offering play-by-play commentary , declaring it ‘ bataille du chameleons ’ , or battle of the chameleons . Shortly after he questions which one will make the first move , the more aggressive of the two reptiles launches himself at his foe . The chameleons snap at each other while struggling to keep their footing in the tree . But the aggressor soon gains the upper hand and takes a huge bite out of his rival , who squirms in pain . The video maker , who speaks French , declared it ‘ bataille du chameleons ’ , or battle of the chameleons . The chameleons sized each other up and snapped at each other before one of them gained the upper hand . The video ends as the chameleons clamber onto a tree branch and become obscured by leaves . The video maker , who has moved into a better position to record the fight , gasps in horror as the defeated chameleon struggles to escape . It wriggles free and then crawls across a concrete wall in a desperate bid to escape as the other chameleon slowly gives chase . The video ends as the chameleons clamber onto a tree branch and become obscured by leaves .
Brief clash occurred near Amber Mountain National Park in Madagascar . Footage shows the pair sizing each other up before one strikes . The more aggressive of the two takes a huge bite out of his foe . Score: 7