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)
wow, this is outstanding good !!
wow... what a great shot on this fellow. happy new year!
What a handsome fellow! Excellent capture, well done!
Nice shot, excellent! ESPECTACULAR MACRO!! Happy New Year 2007!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy New Year 2007!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Roby ;O)
Great details and light, colours, a Great pic my friend to start the Year. Hugs and Happy New Year
A beautiful Iguana it is, very well captured !!
CIAO!!!WOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWW!!!Absolutely a SUPERB and incredible capture!!!Really a breathtaking shot!!I am charmed from the very impressive details , the splendid colors , the perfection , the exceptional high quality and a stunning clarity!!As always you are a master!!You are a big artist my dearest friend Danny!!thank you for sharing this sublime masterpiece!!Best wishes of a HAPPY NEW YEAR 2007!!Have a wonderful day!!A big kiss and a big hug!!
I think I would pass on eating one of these fellows. I tried crocodile tail once and it was not to my tastes. they are a beautiful lizard and an excellent portrait
Impressive looking lizzard, professionally captured Stuart
WOW ... this is FANTASTIC!! Looks so pro!! what an awesome capture!!! ... perfectly done !! HAppy New years to you Danny !! big hugs!!
Fantastic shot, the details are fascinating. Superb!!
It is like it is taken in it's country of origin you are so talented with your photos this is another fabulous one :) Cathy xoxoxo
Isn't he beautiful! CC
Ohh!!! Dino???!!! hehe Wonderful capture Daniel!!!! You always do some awesome photos! Take care, hugs Kim;)