The chameleon
One of evolution's weirdest iteration of reptile has to be the chameleon. It can see nearly 360 degrees around it, their only blind-spot is beneath them. Their ability to mimic their surrounding setting's color has given it a reputation as an analogy for being two-faced or untrustworthy. Flexibility, adaptability and general ability to adapt to immediate surrounding are credited as being sensational human traits but the inverse of the logic is used against our reptilian friend. Other animals use mimicry as a defense mechanism but only the chameleon gets flak for it. I however think that being proficient in change breeds an untrustworthy reputation because it triggers insecurities among those you surround. A feeling that when you're good at switching up nothing is stopping you from switching on those closest to you on a dime. Our human brain evolved a trait or skill that set us apart from most of nature, pattern recognition. You notice and adapt to trends. Initially it helpe...
