Rhinoceros Iguana by danob
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Description
One of the largest of the Iguanas, mature Rhinoceros Iguanas can be anywhere from two to four feet in length. They get their name from the horn-like outgrowths on the end of their nose. They are a dusky grey or brown to olive green in colour, with barely visible dark cross bands, which allows them to blend in with the rock and scrub brush of their natural habitat.
Like other cold-blooded reptiles, these Iguanas must bask in the sun to warm themselves before becoming active during the day (diurnal.) Iguanas of the Cyclura genus are found on many Caribbean islands, however the Rhinoceros Iguana is only found on the island of Hispaniola in both Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Poverty in the Island if Haiti means this species is prone to end up on the menu, or to the pet trade, and thus Zoos have proven to be essential to its conservation..
Comments (44)
Excellent Image!
excellent !
to you !
WOW...really a splendid" New Year" portrait....bravissimo!V:DDD.Hugsxx.Happy New Year You tooo!!!!!!!!!
Impressive prehistoric portrait ! Excellent capture, Danny !
HAPPY NEW YEAR, Danny ! :~)
Super shot and make you have all the best for 2007 my friend.
Hello Dany, a beautiful iguane, the live testimony of our past! My best wishes and an happy new year to you and your family!
Nice shot, excellent!
Perfect capture!!!
That what strucks me is his peaceful expression. Beautiful photo. I like the harmony with the background colors. Happy new Year Danny, all good to you, Hugs!!!
Fanatastic close up detail and colour. DOF is also super!
Fantastic macro of impressive detail Daniel...!!! Happy New Year to you & family....!!!
Dang - what a prefect closeup. Intricate detail and so fine. The colors are superb as is the rest! Bravo, my friend - excellent job!
Oh yes, so beautiful picture on this iguana and excelletn color !!! I like !!!
(L) Happy New Year 2007 (L)
to you!
Wow.. the mottled skin does seem to be great camouflage. Thanks for the info! :0)
Wonderful close up shot!*****! Happy New Year to you and your family!
Great shot! Happy New Year!
wow, what a cracker the last day of the year...superB....
Love it!!!!!!!
A stunner! Love the shades-of-stone; super sharp too. Have a great 2007, Steve.
Superb Photography....... Hau'oli Makahiki Hou - Happy New Year... Aloha
Absolutely an excellent shot.. Great detail, and DOF! Cheers and Happy New Year Danny!
Very impressive and excellent work !! I wish you a HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Holy cow, looks like he just stepped out of the jurasic set! what a prehistoric looking beast. Superb detail and capture, nice work indeed!!!
Absolutely incredible detail! so clear and so crisp... it's so 3D looking, it seems one can almost touch it! But at ~this~ size, on my monitor, I don't think I want to! :) Happy New Year to you and yours!
EXCELLENT:-) Happy New Year!!
Impressive detail. For the focal length you sure got the light there.That lens is very good. You've rung in 2007 already...hope it is good.
an excellent portrait of this fascinating animal ! i am very happy to visit your gallery,Danny ! wish you and your family a Happy New Year 2007 ! #:O)^^^^^^^^
A wonderful photo of this creature. I can't imagine eating one, however.
such PERFECT clarity in this ... looks like this guy is made of ROCK .. BEAUTIFUL photography ..!!! And, while I'm here, I'll wish you a very happy 2007!!!
Stunning photograph of a wonderful creature!! Bravo!!!