Issued by the Malagasy Republic in 1973, this pair of stamps features the Cameleon nasutus (male), a species native to Madagascar. Both values – 40 Francs (in magenta frame) and 5 Francs (in brown frame) – depict the chameleon in detailed illustration by artist Chesnot, set against a lush green foliage background. These stamps highlight the country’s rich endemic wildlife and are popular among collectors of zoological and thematic issues. The series emphasizes Madagascar’s biodiversity and serves as an attractive addition for fauna and reptile topicals.