A 2,000-year mystery in chameleon eyes is finally solved

Raluca Maniță

Advanced imaging has finally uncovered the coiled optic nerves that allow chameleons’ eyes to swivel independently and scan nearly every direction. The finding clarifies centuries of speculation and reveals a unique evolutionary solution to limited neck mobility. Credit: Shutterstock Chameleons have intrigued observers for thousands of years, largely because their eyes seem to roam independently in nearly every direction. After centuries of curiosity, modern imaging techniques have now

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A 2,000-year mystery in chameleon eyes is finally solved https://www.sciencedaily.com - 19.11.2025 16:32