The male Rainbow Skink has an iridescent skin that reflects different colours as it basks in the open in the sunlight.
The male Rainbow Skink has an iridescent skin that reflects different colours as it basks in the open in the sunlight. Exposing themselves in the open does raise the risk of predation.
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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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