Unlucky dogs were often injured but chameleons were usually killed in those murderous chases.
I seldom use the word 'proud' in my connection but I am very proud that I never threw stones at chameleons and dogs.
If one wants one more reason for not committing this barbarity, it is provided by Emily Gravett who has written a picture book: "Blue Chameleon".
I was captivated by following illustration. Can I ever throw a stone at that beauty?
(India's very own) Mansur's watercolor painting of a chameleon, from around 1595.
Credit: Royal Collection, Royal Library, Windsor Castle
courtesy: Roberta Smith and The New York Times September 29, 2011