The DGHT Münster is also starting the new year with lots of chameleons. On Friday, 16 January 2026, Philip-Sebastian Gehring will give a detailed lecture on Madagascar and its many chameleons.

Madagascar is home to almost half of all known chameleon species worldwide, all of which are found exclusively on this island. This extraordinary diversity makes Madagascar’s chameleons an important subject of scientific research, as they offer unique insights into the mechanisms of evolution and adaptation. Over the past 20 years, numerous studies and new discoveries have significantly expanded our understanding of species diversity and evolutionary processes within this group of reptiles. In particular, the identification and description of new species and the investigation of their genetic differences have provided key insights into the origin and differentiation of species. The lecture will provide a comprehensive overview of this research and clearly present the current state of research on Madagascan chameleons.

Dr. Philip-Sebastian Gehring Evolution and diversity of Madagascar’s chameleons – Latest research findings [German]
DGHT city group Munster
Zoo school of Allwetterzoo Munster
Sentruper Straße 315
48161 Münster
Lecture begins at 7 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. via the main entrance of the zoo.

Photos: small Calumma species in Madagascar, photographed by Philip-Sebastian Gehring