Scientists found that the smallest reptile on the earth is only 22 mm long.

　　German scientists have discovered a magical chameleon subspecies in northern Madagascar. They are only the size of melon seeds and can lie on human fingers, which may be the smallest reptile on the earth.

　　The Bavarian National Zoo in Munich, Germany, said that they found two adult miniature chameleons, a female and a male, in northern Madagascar. Among them, the male is only 22 mm long, which is the smallest known reptile. The other female chameleon is a little bigger, but the total length is only 29 mm.

　　The researchers said that it is not clear why the species is so small, but perhaps similar to the "island effect", animals trapped on the island and with small habitats tend to evolve smaller bodies.

　　However, the living environment of this new species is worrying. The habitat of this chameleon has been destroyed by deforestation. Fortunately, in recent years, the government has planned a protected area in the local area, so they are lucky to survive.