The animal known for its ability to change color and blend into its surroundings is the chameleon. Chameleons belong to a family of lizards famous for their distinctive color-changing features. This ability serves both as camouflage against predators and a means of communication with other chameleons, particularly during mating rituals or territorial disputes. Chameleons change colors by shifting the arrangement of special cells in their skin, which contain different pigments and layers that reflect varying amounts of light.