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09-AUG-2007

DSC_5518.jpg C zoo 2.jpg Varanus komodoensis

This is the guy i went to photograph :) the area was crowded and the glass was no help either, still better than nothing from my point of view.
* These are the world's largest lizard. They are normally a sandy brown with dark markings, although color may vary. They have a long neck and the tail longer than the body. The feet have strong, sharp claws.
* Size of average well fed adult:
o length: male = 8.6 feet, female = 7.6 feet
o weight: male = 200 pounds, female = 150 pounds
* Average life span is 20 years.

Nikon D80
1/60s f/8.0 at 100.0mm iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
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Laura Milholland15-Oct-2007 03:47
Very nicely shot, especially considering how difficult the situation.
Dirck Brinckerhoff08-Oct-2007 07:05
Looks like a pleasant personality. Well done, through glass, etc.
Paul Milholland07-Oct-2007 05:20
Reminds me of the one we saw at the San Diego Zoo. Not something you'd want to run into in the wild.