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A tiny chameleon has the social media world talking. Scientists discovered what they are calling the world's smallest lizard on a tiny island off Madagascar. It is also thought to be one of the smallest reptiles in the world. The new species, Brookesia micra, is being called the micro-chameleon. How tiny is it? Scientists say that an adult will grow only to an inch in length from nose to tail, and it is still small enough to fit on a fingertip or the end of a match. It's actually smaller than some of the flies that its much larger cousins eat. In order to find the little critters, researchers had to work at night in the dark using headlamps and flashlights to find the micro-chameleons, which are easier to pick up because while they are sleeping. Unfortunately, the little guys habitat is extremely threatened because of the deforestation of Madagascar. Still, lead researcher Frank Glaw says he plans to return to Madagascar in November, saying, "I'm sure there are many surprises awaiting discovery."
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