The peculiarity of the chameleon here described recalls Paul’s
description of the conflict between the natural and spiritual man:
Notwithstanding the strictly symmetrical structure of the
chameleon as to its two halves, the eyes move independently of
one another and convey separate impressions to their respective
centers of perception. The consequence is that when the animal
is agitated its movements resemble those of two animals, or
rather, perhaps, two halves of animals glued together. Each half
wishes to go its own way and there is no concordance of action.
The chameleon, therefore, is the only four-legged vertebrate
that is unable to swim; it becomes so frightened when dropt
into water that all faculty of concentration is lost, and
the creature tumbles about as if in a state of intoxication.
(Text.)--_The Scientific American._
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=Duality of Human Nature=--See NATURE DUAL IN MAN.
=Duel by Mail=--See MAKE-BELIEVE.
=Dutch Trait, A=--See HUNGER, ENDURING.