Quick Moves Of Cunningham's Skink is a photograph by Miroslava Jurcik which was uploaded on February 23rd, 2017.
Quick Moves Of Cunningham's Skink
Well I was about to take a shot of the girl (I am assuming) underneath when the other one jump on her back !! I don't know why.... more
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Quick Moves Of Cunningham's Skink
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Miroslava Jurcik
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Well I was about to take a shot of the girl (I am assuming) underneath when the other one jump on her back !! I don't know why.
This species is highly monogamous with most males fathering only one litter. Dispite remaining within the same range and not often dispersing, genetic studies have shown that Cunningham Skinks can identify close relatives and always choose unrelated partners. Litter size ranges from 1-11 young.
Like other spiny species of the Egernia genus, Cunningham’s Skinks live in large social groups makes it easier to spot danger. When threatened this lizard will take cover in a hollow log, under bark or between rocks. If harassed further it will inhale air, making its body swell up - this increased size, combined with the spiky keeled scales, makes it difficult for a predator to dislodge the lizard from its hiding place.
This picture was taken at Wildlife sanctuary in Darling Harbour , Sydney ,behind glass !
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February 23rd, 2017
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Rainbow Artist Orlando L
Very captivating image of the cunningham's skink!! maybe the one on top is trying to be protective!! L/F
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