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Chameleons can move their eyes independently of each other

A chameleon can observe two different targets simultaneously in 360 degrees.

Each chameleon eye has its own cone-shaped eyelid with a small central opening for the pupil. The eyes rotate independently, giving the chameleon a full 360-degree field of view to scan for prey and predators before both eyes lock together for stereo depth perception.

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Where does this come from, and can I check it?: A chameleon can observe two different targets simultaneously in 360 degrees. The figure is taken from Encyclopædia Britannica, which is linked in full on this page. Every fact on Mondo Knows names its source rather than repeating an unsourced claim.
Is this really a animals fact?: Yes. It sits on the Animals shelf, one of 1,090 sourced facts grouped into space, animals, the human body, history, science and more. Category pages collect every fact in the same field.
What else can I read about it?: The links under the fact point to a quiz, game, puzzle or calculator on the same subject, and the shelf below shows related facts. The wording here is original, and quoted phrases are marked as quotations.