The irridescent male Rainbow Skink
The iridescent colours of a territorial male Rainbow Skink is at its brightest during the breeding season.
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Location: Ruaha National Park, Iringa, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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