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The expedition begins alongside one of Madagascar's meandering rivers, waiting for a ferry. The narrator reflects on a prior film about European chameleons, now eager to observe the vibrant tropical species of Madagascar. Though the origins of the chameleon remain a mystery, their fossils have been discovered across continents, hinting at a once widespread presence. Today, Madagascar's unique ecological landscape has allowed half of the world's known chameleon species to thrive in relative seclusion.