The male Rainbow Skink has a distinctive iridescent sheen that shows he is mature and displays from a prominent sunny position in his territory.
The male Rainbow Skink has a distinctive iridescent sheen that shows he is mature and displays from a prominent sunny position in his territory.
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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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