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Glutton for punishment. This chameleon was injured by one of my dogs today – Antananarivo, Madagascar

Malagasy giant chameleon (Furcifer oustaleti)

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A green and black chameleon climbing among some razor wire.
January 2, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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Dec 29, 2016 – Snappers (genus Lutjanus) – Nosy Tanikely National Park , Madagascar

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Underwater photo of a large school of yellow fish swimming together above a coral reef, with faint purple water in the background. The fish have slender bodies and vibrant yellow coloration.
December 30, 2024 at 3:37 PM
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First your stupid dog terrifies me, and now you want to take my picture. – Antananarivo, Madagascar

Malagasy giant chameleon or Oustalet's chameleon (Furcifer oustaleti)

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An Oustalet's chameleon (Furcifer oustaleti) on a patch of green grass in Antananarivo, Madagascar. The chameleon has a textured body with vibrant yellow and green coloration, white spots along its sides, and a ridged head
December 28, 2024 at 3:37 PM
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Christmas Trespasser - Antananarivo, Madagascar

Not a jolly, bearded trespasser, but a panther chameleon (Furcifer pardalis). Not the same one I posted previously.

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A reddish-brown chameleon climbing down the trunk of a tree in a backyard garden.
December 25, 2024 at 3:37 PM
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Apr 1, 2017 – April Fools Day – Antananarivo, Madagascar

I thought I was done with my series of Malagasy kids making goofy faces, but this photo tapped me on the shoulder.

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A Malagasy boy making a fish face, wearing oversized sunglasses with pink frames. The sunglasses are humorously repaired at the bridge with a rubber band
December 19, 2024 at 8:01 PM
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Supply Chain Last Mile – Antananarivo, Madagascar

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A cyclist, seen from behind, pushes his heavily loaded bike between gridlocked cars in Antananarivo, Madagascar. The bike's rear rack is stacked with items for sale in a neighborhood épicerie, including toilet paper, dishwashing liquid, and bags of rice.
December 17, 2024 at 5:47 PM
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Not very smart.

This guy, a panther chameleon (Furcifer pardalis), keeps coming back to my yard, only to be harassed by my dogs. I'm worried about him.

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A gray-brown panther chameleon with textured, patterned skin climbs through a tangle of branches in a flower bed, its left eye dramatically swiveling to deliver a perfect display of bombastic side-eye.
December 17, 2024 at 3:45 PM
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Apr 16, 2015 – Hams – Antananarivo, Madagascar

This was a particularly good day for photographing Malagasy kids.

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Five Malagasy children crowd together, pressing their faces close to the camera to fit into the frame. They are all making silly expressions, radiating energy and joy.
December 15, 2024 at 6:11 PM
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June 28, 2015 – We found it like this! – Ampefy, Madagascar

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Two young Malagasy children, around 3 years old, are playing with an adult-sized bike lying on its side near a lake. The children appear slightly apprehensive about the photograph
December 14, 2024 at 3:40 PM
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April 8, 2015 – Boys Flipping the Bird – Antananarivo, Madagascar

Kids in Madagascar generally are not camera shy, and they are eager to express themselves.

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A playful and candid photo of five mischievous Malagasy boys, all approximately 10 years old or younger, crowded close to the camera with big smiles. Each boy is flipping the bird, and one hand with an extended middle finger is prominently in front of the camera, occupying nearly half the frame and out of focus.
December 13, 2024 at 4:01 PM
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Apr 16, 2015 – Rehydrating Kid – Antananarivo, Madagascar

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A young Malagasy boy, around 8 years old, sitting on a dirt mound, drinking water from a plastic bottle
December 12, 2024 at 6:04 PM
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Apr 16, 2015 – Rehydrating Kid – Antananarivo, Madagascar

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A young Malagasy boy, around 8 years old, sitting on a dirt mound, drinking water from a plastic bottle
December 12, 2024 at 7:05 PM
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Dec 29, 2016 – Laundry on the Rocks – Nosy Komba, Madagascar

Out of the big city, it's not uncommon to find shared areas where people dry their laundry on rocks warmed by the sun.

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Laundry laid out on rocks to dry in Nosy Komba, with pants, shirts, and dresses arranged framed by lush greenery, including banana and palm trees.
December 11, 2024 at 3:55 PM
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May 28, 2019 – Eggs on Bikes – Antananarivo, Madagascar

As sure as eggs is eggs, you don't need a car for most things you do in the city.

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A rear view of a bicycle heavily loaded with 21 vertically stacked 6x5 egg crates, navigating through a busy traffic jam in Antananarivo.
December 10, 2024 at 3:51 PM
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Madagascar should be famous for its hot sauces -- in addition to lemurs, beaches, baobab trees, and vanilla. So good.

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A jar of Madagascar hot sauce: red pilipili
December 7, 2024 at 5:57 PM
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Who are you calling a bug? – Antananarivo, Madagascar

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A yellow-green praying mantis against pinkish painted concrete
December 7, 2024 at 3:56 PM
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Aug 21, 2022 – Flamingos; Definitely NOT Dolphins* – Lake Tsimanampetsotsa, Madagascar

*The name of the lake in Malagasy means "lake without dolphins"

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Two flamingos standing in gray-blue alkaline water. They face opposite directions forming a symmetry, like the symbol for pi.
December 4, 2024 at 3:55 PM
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Dec 18, 2015 – Lemur in the City – Antananarivo, Madagascar

The only (uncaged) lemur I've ever seen in the city.

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A reddish-brown lemur climbing a wooden board covered with colorful posters advertising Salto brand chips, set against the backdrop of a small épicerie in an urban neighborhood.
December 3, 2024 at 3:41 PM
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Jul 8, 2019 – I met this lady at a bar – Bekopaka, Madagascar

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A close-up image of a praying mantis hanging upside down under the edge of a bar at a hotel. Its slender body and long, folded front legs are clearly visible
December 2, 2024 at 3:07 PM
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Dec 31, 2015 – Ant Gladiators – Tulear Arboretum, Madagascar

Selfie alert: I'm reflected in the abdomen

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Two black ants of the same species engaged in a fight, their bodies locked in combat. The glossy surface of the foreground ant's abdomen reflects the faint silhouette of the photographer, capturing a unique and intimate perspective of this intense moment in nature.
December 1, 2024 at 3:47 PM
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Aug 20, 2018 – View from a Tuktuk – Nosy Boraha, Madagascar

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Photo looking through the windscreen of a Tuktuk 3-wheeler taxi, parked, no driver apparent.
November 30, 2024 at 5:50 PM
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Another day, another dinosaur – My dog found another chameleon in the yard – Ambatobe, Antananarivo, Madagascar

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A nervous looking pit bull investigates a chameleon in a backyard garden.
November 28, 2024 at 3:54 PM
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Dec 27, 2016 – Exit Through the Gift Shop – Nosy Komba, Madagascar

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A thatched stand along a dirt path through a green forest, with colorful textiles for sale. The textiles hang from lines, blowing in the wind.
November 26, 2024 at 6:07 PM
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Jan 2, 2015 – Pretty Crocodile – Mangatsa Sacred Lake, Mahajanga, Madagascar

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The head of a crocodile, just above the water line, blends in with the floating plants.
November 26, 2024 at 4:41 PM
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Neighborhood Kid About to be Eaten by Giant Chameleon – Antananarivo, Ambatobe, Madagascar

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Chameleon in foreground looks huge compared to a neighborhood kid in the background.
November 25, 2024 at 7:17 PM