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The study and conservation project for the common chameleon (Chamaeleo chamaeleon) led by Caméléon Center Conservation and Fauna Morocco in Morocco is entering a new phase. Following an initial mission dedicated to documenting threats and establishing the scientific framework for the project, the second field mission will begin this week, between late December and early January.

Between August and September 2025, Fauna Morocco teams conducted the very first mission of the project "Study and conservation of the common chameleon (Chamaeleo chamaeleon) in Morocco", initiated in partnership with the Chameleon Centre Conservation (CCC).
 This mission marks the starting point of a project aimed at gaining a better understanding of Moroccan chameleon populations, their habitats and the threats they face, in order to lay the foundations for a long-term co

Caméléon Center Conservation, in collaboration with Fauna Morocco, is launching a new research and conservation project in Morocco dedicated to the common chameleon (Chamaeleo chamaeleon). Although this species is relatively widespread in the country, its ecology, morphology and health status remain poorly understood. At the same time, this chameleon is subject to overexploitation and uncontrolled collection in the wild, leading to regular seizures by the authorities.