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Prehensile-tailed Skink

© Emile Abbott
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Prehensile-tailed Skink

Uploaded: August 25, 2015 | Entered: August 25, 2015 17:38:11

Description

Taken at Zoo Atlanta This lizard uses its tail much like monkeys and can curl around object and be used as another appendage. Unfortunately if the tail is cut or broken off it can not regenerate. They are usually docile and usually live for about 15 years. It eats plants, leaves, flowers and fruit.

Exif: F Number: 5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/100 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 500, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 14.65 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Comments

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe August 25, 2015

Excellent capture of this big fella. Looks like he found the perfect resting place. Great comp. and details. #1627764

Carol L. Fowler August 25, 2015

Wonderful detail of his handsome guy #11350470

Joannie Bertucci level-classic August 25, 2015

A friend of yours Doc? :-) Great close up and excellent details...now send it home! :-) #11350531

Patrick Rouzes level-classic August 26, 2015

Fantastic colors, tones, textures, clarity & close up, Emile. Interesting info too.
#11350591

Emile Abbott level-deluxe August 26, 2015

Thanks Patrick #11350597

Nancy L. Green level-classic August 26, 2015

Wonderful texture and detail in this great capture, VERY well done!! <>< #11350644

Emile Abbott level-deluxe August 26, 2015

Thanks Nancy. #11350654

John Connolly August 26, 2015

A handsome lizard and capture Emile! We have more than our fair share of skinks in Australia! #11350794

Jill Odice level-classic August 26, 2015

Very nice detail and description! #11350822

Emile Abbott level-deluxe August 26, 2015

Thanks John and Jill #11350831

Mitch Spence level-classic August 26, 2015

Now that would be a surprise, to have it hanging on by its tail and swinging down from the rafter at you. #11350870

Emile Abbott level-deluxe August 27, 2015

I agree Mitch, Thanks #11350990

Tiia Vissak August 27, 2015

a great shot! #11350999

Emile Abbott level-deluxe August 27, 2015

Thanks Tiia #11351006

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