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Sand lizard - for nature lovers


Sand lizard - for nature lovers
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Copyright: Iulian Gherghel (IulianGherghel) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 155 W: 1 N: 347] (1228)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-03-23
Categories: Reptiles
Camera: Konica Minolta Dimage Z10
Exposure: f/4.8, 1/125 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Reptiles - Lizards, Chuckwallas, Agamas & Tegus 3 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-03-24 16:12
Viewed: 448
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Lacerta agilis - sand lizard

Size: relatively large lizard, may surpass 20 cm in length, tail included, massively built.

Habitat: widely distributed from lowlands up to 1400 m high. It may be encountered in meadows, orchards, agricultural lands, road-sides, and watersides.

Behaviour: diurnal, not very agile species. Protected by its cryptic colours, has also other possibilities for escaping enemies: seeks shelter in the water, or climbs on trees. Can't be tamed in captivity, always trying to escape.

Food habits: eats arthropods, especially coleopterans, orthopterans and arachnids.

Reproduction: in June they lay a clutch of 5-13 eggs in a gallery dug in the ground. Eggs hatch after 45-60 days, and the hatchlings are 3-4 cm long.

Enemies: are mainly represented by snakes and raptors.

Conservation: although not endangered, the species is STRICTLY PROTECTED because some lowland populations are declining.
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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1022 W: 5 N: 2801] (10142)
  • [2008-03-24 17:56]

Hola Iulian.
Hermosa foto. Finos detelles de este bello Lizard de la Arena.
Saludos
Luis52.

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2038 W: 6 N: 2019] (13259)
  • [2008-03-25 1:17]

Hola amigo,
buena captura, detalles y buen pov,
excelente bg.
saludos Iulian.

A sharply in focus and highly detailed fine portrait Iulian, thanks for the dedication to us nature lovers my friend.
Cheers,
Mehmet

Hi Iulian

Great portrait of this sand lizard
Good sharpness and good composition, great scale detail
Good OOf background

Chris

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1714 W: 24 N: 4988] (16346)
  • [2008-03-25 10:39]

Hi Iulian,
Excellent portrait shot with immaculate sharpness and clear details on its scales. Lovely colour tones and that big eye looks gorgeous and very expressive. I would have loved to see its tongue too. Very nicely composed. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

Hello Iulian,

Well done.
Wonderful animal; great to see a close up...
TFS
Annick

Salut Iulian
Uite, sa iti stric cifra asta rotunda ...
Sigur nu e un pui de dino??
Numai bine, Oana

Hi Iulian
Very nice portrait with a great sharpness. Thanks for sharing and kind dedication to nature lovers.
Cheers,
Naşit

Hello friend Iulian,
Superb portrait shot of a beautiful sand lizard with excellent sharpness and wonderful scallation details. The composition is perfect.
TFS and regards,
Bayram

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