This the chameleon dreaded; and was equally desirous not to be "outflanked." In whatever way the skink manoeuvred, his antagonist met him with his scarlet front.
For several minutes the battle raged--these little creatures exhibiting as much fury and fierceness as if they had been a pair of great crocodiles.

The chameleon at length began to show symptoms of giving out.

The throat grew paler--the green became less vivid--and it was evident that he was getting the worst of it.

The scorpion now made a rush, and threw the other upon his back.

Before the chameleon could recover himself, his antagonist seized his tail, and bit it off close to the body.