Chameleons are experts at camouflage, blending in with their surroundings to avoid detection. But sometimes even the best camouflage isn't enough to avoid being seen by a predator. This behavior is usually a last resort, and it often works to fool predators into believing that the chameleon is not worth bothering with. As a result, the chameleon lives to see another day — and hopefully finds a better place to hide next time.