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Thorny Devil
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| Photo Information |
Copyright: Markus Hoffmann (prentice)
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| Genre: Places |
| Medium: Color |
| Date Taken: 2006-01 |
| Categories: Nature |
| Photo Version: Original Version |
| Date Submitted: 2008-04-03 10:21 |
| Viewed: 683 |
| Points: 2 |
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| [Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note |
From Wikipedia:
The Thorny Devil (Moloch horridus) is an Australian lizard. It is also known as the Thorny Dragon, Thorny Lizard, or the Moloch and is the sole species of genus Moloch.
It grows up to 20 cm (8 in) in length, coloured in camouflaging shades of desert browns and tans; these change from pale colours when warm to darker colours when cold. The species is entirely covered with conical spines that are mostly uncalcified. It also features a spiny "false-head" on the back of the neck, the animal presents this to a potential predator by dipping its real head. Females are larger than males. The Thorny Devil's body is ridged in structure, and helps the animal collect water which is channelled to the mouth. |
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I like the POV for this shot. What a strange little creature! Good you were there to "catch" it on film...errr Memory.
TFS
Nick
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