The Rainbow Skink is a large member of the family and lives in rocky outcrops in small colonies ruled by a dominant male.
The Rainbow Skink is a large member of the family and lives in rocky outcrops in small colonies ruled by a dominant male. The male has a distinctive iridescent skin that helps advertise his dominance as they spend a lot of time basking in prominant positions.
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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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