New veiled chameleon ##s have just popped out into the world at Sydney 's Taronga Zoo this week . Two of final egg clutches of the zoo have hatched with third in process of producing last of seriously cute critters . More than 20 baby chameleons , which are only about 5 cm long , are the first born at the zoo in over five years . The green creatures , native to Yemen and Saudi Arabia , will mature and showcase full colour palette within a year . Normally green or brown eggs while breeding , they change colour when frightened , attacking or defending territory . visitors can see these amazing adaptations in action when up to four of the hatchlings will go on display once they reach maturity over the next year .
New veiled chameleon hatchlings have just popped out into the world at Sydney 's Taronga Zoo this week . Two of final three clutches of the eggs have hatched with third in process of producing last of seriously cute critters . More than 20 baby chameleons , which are only about 5cm long , are the first born at the zoo in over five years . The green creatures , native to Yemen and Saudi Arabia , will mature and showcase full colour palette within a year . Normally green or brown shade while resting , they change colour when frightened , courting or defending territory . Visitors can see these amazing adaptations in action when up to four of the hatchlings will go on display once they reach maturity over the next year .