Amazing
Reptile Pictures
These reptile pictures which were
all taken in Africa give a slight indication of the variety of species that can
be found there but they only scratch the surface.
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There are masses more due to the fact that
they thrive in the type of climate that Africa provides.
In Southern Africa there are approximately the
same amount of them as mammal species.
They are often difficult to see because of their shy, nocturnal and burrowing
habits. As a group, they have scales (or modified scales), breathe air and lay
eggs.
There are 58 species on the CITES list of endangered reptiles
including the
Drakensberg Chameleon, Loggerhead Turtle, Gaint
Girdled Lizard, Leopard Tortoise, Nile Crocodile and African Rock Python
to name only a few.
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One of the best places to see most of these species in one area is in the
Kruger National Park in South Africa.
They all occur naturally there and I have often spotted snakes,
lizards, chameleons and tortoises crossing the road. Crocodiles sun themselves
on the banks of most of the rivers and dams in the park.
Previous travellers to the reserve have written
travel
diaries
about their experiences there which include
some stunning reptile pics.
If that whets your appetite for more wildlife photos, click along to the
African Safari Journals
wildlife
photo gallery where you can see a multitude of photographs that were
taken on safaris throughout Africa.
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Win a
four day
walking safari for two in the Kruger National Park in Africa where you
might get the opportunity to take your own reptile pictures.
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