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Nile Monitor (Varanus niloticus) adult, flicking tongue out, close-up of head and front legs, walking in wetland
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Nile Monitor (Varanus niloticus) adult, flicking tongue out, close-up of head and front legs, walking in wetland
Nile Monitor (Varanus niloticus) adult, flicking tongue out, close-up of head and front legs, walking in wetland, Chobe N.P. Botswana
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© FLPA/Gianpiero Ferrari
Botswana Botswanan Chobe Flick Flicking Flicks Lizard Lizards Monitor Monitors Reptile Reptiles Semi Aquatic Southern Africa Swamp Swamps Tongue Tongues Wet Land Wet Lands
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Caught in the Act - The Tongue-Twisting Nile Monitor in Chobe National Park!
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. In this close-up, we witness the impressive agility of a fully-grown Nile Monitor as it struts its stuff through the lush wetlands of Botswana's renowned Chobe National Park. With its head held high and front legs gracefully propelling it forward, this African reptile commands attention at every step. But what truly steals the show is that flickering tongue! Like a skilled linguist, our scaly friend extends its forked appendage to taste-test the air around it, exploring scents and flavors with utmost precision. It's almost as if this monitor lizard has mastered an ancient form of reptilian sign language! As we delve deeper into this snapshot from nature's vibrant tapestry, one can't help but marvel at how effortlessly these semi-aquatic creatures navigate their swampy surroundings. Their sleek bodies perfectly adapted for both land and water make them true masters of two worlds. With each flick and twist of its tongue, this tropical lizard reminds us that there is always more than meets the eye when it comes to wildlife photography. So next time you find yourself wandering through a national park or wetland area, keep your eyes peeled for these fascinating monitors – they might just teach you a thing or two about multitasking in style!
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