Ridge-tailed Monitor Napping
by Miroslava Jurcik
Title
Ridge-tailed Monitor Napping
Artist
Miroslava Jurcik
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Ridge-tailed monitor also known as spiny-tailed monitor (Varanus acanthurus) or Ackies dwarf monitor is an Australian species of lizard belonging to the genus of monitor lizards (Varanus).
He seem to be having a nap in very funny position, you can see bit of his long tail behind him.
He is an attractively marked lizard which grows to 70cm. It has a forked tongue like a snake that is constantly flicked in and out detecting different scents. They have strong claws and jaws.
The Ridge-tailed Monitor is found in the northern half of Western Australia, Northern Territory and western Queensland. Also present on some of the associated islands.
Taken at Wildlife sanctuary in Darling Harbour.
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September 1st, 2017
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Comments (26)
Lois Bryan
Great capture of this interesting guy ... fabulous detail ... beautiful natural colors!!! l/f
Phyllis Kaltenbach
Well, I don't know whether like him or be terrified of him, Miroslava, but it is a great image and he is fascinating. Terrified comes to mind! 😁 V/F
Christiane Schulze Art And Photography
Great composition and colors, a marvelous capture Miroslava (F/L/T)