Chameleon Tongue Shoots Out Faster Than Blink — 250G Acceleration. Fly Never Saw It.

Explaining Insects 🦋 on Instagram: "If flies meet a chameleon, the encounter is usually brief—and one-sided. Chameleons are silent, patient hunters. They can remain completely still while their eyes move independently, scanning the surroundings. When a fly comes close, the chameleon’s tongue launches outward in a fraction of a second, stretching longer than its own body. The sticky tip grabs the fly mid-air and snaps back instantly. Flies rely on speed and erratic movement, but against a chamel