In the breeding season the male Red-headed Rock Agama develops brighter colours. They display from prominent positions with regular head-bobbing

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In the breeding season the male Red-headed Rock Agama develops brighter colours. They display from prominent positions with regular head-bobbing to attract females to his territory

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Size: 6200px × 4249px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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