Closeup of Madagascar Spiny-tailed Lizard, Ankarafantsika, Madagascar

This one was found behind our bungalow that was right across the entrance of Ankarafantsika NP. As long as you don't make any sudden movements, it allows you to gradually get closer.

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morpheme

Lion

I don't know about everyone else, but I often end up with a "sneak up series" with critters and birds that may spook. The first one is usually much further away that I'd prefer to be - sneak, sneak sneak, click…. slink, slink, slink click… until the last one has a blur of a disappearing tail :p - all the while often narrated by my husband doing a really, really bad crocodile hunter impersonation. Posted 6 years ago, modified 6 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  This is exactly my strategy. First, the registration shot just as evidence for the sighting, and then hopefully gradually closer ones :) Not narrated though, hehe. Posted 6 years ago
2. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  And thank you for the promotion :) Posted 6 years ago
3. 1. morpheme
    
    Lion
    
    as you said - dragons belong on the home page ;) Posted 6 years ago
  2. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
      Lion
      
      Sharp :) Posted 6 years ago

Stephen Philips

Lion

Very nice and sharp! Love it!!
Posted 6 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you very much, Stephen! Posted 6 years ago

RMFelix

Lion

Very good! After reading your description I can't agree more. The ways of approach are a best percentage of success, the understanding of the behavior, well... it's the remaining best percentage of success. All combined there is a camera, also, to close it in a split of a second. When everything works photography will appear ;) Beautiful dragon! Great photo, cheers* Posted 6 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you so much :) Posted 6 years ago

englishindiangirl

Lion

Lovely! Another one for my list. Posted 6 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks, nice list you're building :) Posted 6 years ago

The Collared iguanid lizard

The Collared iguanid lizard, ''Oplurus cuvieri'' is an arboreal Malagasy iguana, the largest of six ''Oplurus'' species. They are found in the western tropical forests of Madagascar and on Grand Comore Island. They have a mostly carnivorous diet and their breeding is timed with the rainy season.

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Similar species: Scaled Reptiles

Species identified by Ferdy Christant