There is a distinct difference between the male and female Rainbow Skink, a good example of sexual dimorphism. This is a female

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There is a distinct difference between the male and female Rainbow Skink, a good example of sexual dimorphism. This female resembles the related Five-lined Skink

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

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