Newly discovered "nano-chameleon" is world's smallest known reptile

[Science]( [Newly discovered "nano-chameleon" is world's smallest known reptile]( [The newly discovered Nano-Chameleon (Brookesia nana) is the smallest known reptile in the world]( A tiny new species of chameleon has been discovered, and it may be the smallest reptile in the world. Known as Brookesia nana, or the nano-chameleon, the petite species can perch on a fingertip and may have the smallest adult males of any vertebrate. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Snag this multifunctional top-selling smartwatch at 28% off]( The start of February is always around the time when people's New Year's resolutions start to taper off. However, making sure you and your loved ones stay on track with fitness goals may be easier than you think. 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