The female Rainbow Skink lacks the full iridescence the males have in full breeding condition. But they are still more colourful than most others

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The female Rainbow Skink lacks the full iridescence the males has is full breeding condition. But they are still more colourful than most of the family

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Size: 5500px × 3667px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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