| An Eastern Water Dragon (Physignathus lesueurii), photographed beside a Gold Coast pond. These lizards live near water and are great swimmers. They can stay submerged for about 30min, if they feel threatened. The maximum length is to about 90cm or 3'. This one is a male, which is indicated by the red chest and belly. Enjoy your visit here, then see my other pictures and poems at www.alanfear.com Australian Bird and Butterfly Information here. |
Canon EOS 30D 1/500 sec f 5.6 250 250 mm Flash: Not Fired Images Copyright Alan Fear 2007/12
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