Perentie (Varanus giganteus) adult, close-up of head, with ticks attached to neck skin, Ormiston Gorge

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Perentie (Varanus giganteus) adult, close-up of head, with ticks attached to neck skin, Ormiston Gorge

Perentie (Varanus giganteus) adult, close-up of head, with ticks attached to neck skin, Ormiston Gorge, West MacDonnell N.P. West MacDonnell Range, Red Centre, Northern Territory, Australia, September

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© FLPA/Gianpiero Ferrari

Australasia Australasian Australia Australian Endemic Face Faces Gorge Gorges Lizard Lizards Monitor Monitors Northern Territory Ormiston Gorge Parasite Parasites Parasitic Profile Profiles Red Centre Reptile Reptiles Tick Ticks Varanidae West Macdonnell Goanna Goannas Perentie

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EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this hilarious snapshot, we witness a moment that perfectly captures the wild side of Australian wildlife. Meet our star, a magnificent Perentie lizard, proudly displaying its neck adorned with some unexpected accessories – ticks! This close-up shot taken at Ormiston Gorge in West MacDonnell National Park brings us face to face with nature's peculiar sense of humor. With an expression that seems to say "I'm just ticklish" our reptilian friend effortlessly steals the show. Its majestic profile and striking features are only enhanced by these tiny hitchhikers clinging onto its skin like adventurous explorers on a grand safari. As we delve into this comical scene, it becomes clear that even giants like the Perentie can't escape life's little annoyances. But fear not! Our resilient goanna remains unfazed as it roams through the stunning Red Centre landscape of Northern Territory, Australia. So next time you're feeling down or need a good laugh, remember this whimsical image and let it tickle your funny bone. It serves as a reminder that even in the animal kingdom, where survival is serious business, there's always room for some lightheartedness and unexpected surprises!

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