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Western Blue-tongued Skink (Tiliqua occipitalis) adult, sticking out blue tongue in defensive behaviour
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Western Blue-tongued Skink (Tiliqua occipitalis) adult, sticking out blue tongue in defensive behaviour
Western Blue-tongued Skink (Tiliqua occipitalis) adult, sticking out blue tongue in defensive behaviour, Western Australia, Australia
FLPA images of Wildlife and nature
Media ID 7483457
© FLPA/Gianpiero Ferrari
Australasia Australasian Australia Australian Blue Defence Defences Defensive Lizard Lizards Pose Poses Posture Postures Reptile Reptiles Skink Skinks Sticking Tongue Tongues Scincidae
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Say 'cheese' and stick out your blue tongue! This Western Blue-tongued Skink knows how to strike a pose in the wilds of Australia. With its vibrant blue tongue on full display, this adult reptile is showing off its defensive behavior like a true superstar. Known for their unique defense mechanisms, these skinks use their bright tongues as a warning sign to potential predators. It's like they're saying, 'Back off, I'm not afraid to show my true colors!' And who can blame them? That stunning shade of blue is sure to catch anyone's attention. Caught in the lens by FLPA photographer Gianpiero Ferrari, this print captures the essence of Australian wildlife at its finest. The skink's confident posture and strikingly beautiful scales make it an instant favorite among nature enthusiasts. Inhabiting the vast landscapes of Western Australia, these Australasian lizards are masters of adaptation and survival. Their ability to blend into their surroundings while still standing out with that mesmerizing blue tongue is truly remarkable. So next time you find yourself face-to-face with a Western Blue-tongued Skink, remember: don't mess with those who know how to rock a bold fashion statement!
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