Hello, this is Wild Suzhou.
Today, we will talk about Voeltzkow’s Chameleon, which was thought to have been extinct since the last time it had been spotted was in the 1900’s, but it was recently rediscovered. 
This rare species of chameleon was rediscovered during a two-week expedition to the northern tip of Madagascar. The chameleon had last been seen in 1913, over a century ago, and was only first described by biologists in 1893. The rediscovery of Voeltzkow’s Chameleon means that scientists will now be able to learn more about the species.
One member of the expedition, Frank Glaw, said that “I thought we might have a good chance of rediscovering Voeltzkow’s Chameleon, but I was surprised that it took so long and that it was so difficult.” This is because during most of the expedition, the team was unable to find any of the chameleons, but during the last few days of their trip, they were able to find 3 males and 15 females.
The male Voeltzkow’s Chameleon’s coloration looks fairly normal for a chameleon, being a slightly muddy green color with some brighter green stripes going down their sides. There is also a white streak that runs on either side of their body. When they feel angry or stressed, the bright green stripes turn dark. Females, however, are much more distinct when they are stressed. They become black, with several dotted stripes in different shades of blue going from up to down on their sides. There is also a line of large red dots that goes across their body. Their throats are also bright red or orange.
For Wild Suzhou, I’m Ciana, thanks for listening and see you next time.