Cape Dwarf Chameleon

Cape dwarf chameleons are endemic to the Western Cape region of South Africa within the Cape wine region. Development and agriculture have completely transformed these areas, forcing these chameleons to live on the fringes in habitats such as gardens, river corridors and patches of untouched, natural areas. The Jordan's winery near Stellenbosch, is hard at work on their land, encouraging the preservation of patches of indigenous fynbos to provide habitat for the dwarf chameleons. It can be dangerous for the chameleons to live on a winery, with possible threats from harvesters and the workers. However, the Jordan's are passionate about these little chameleons, establishing a chameleon research bursary fund, facilitating research on the creatures and modifying harvester settings to ensure minimal possibilities of harm. Maurice visits the winery to meet some of these cute chameleons and hear about the conservation efforts in place to keep these chameleons around for years to come.