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When: October 21, 2021

Where: Dierenpark De Oliemeulen Tilburg, The Netherlands


Our list of animals to photograph started with the two species in this terrarium. They did not make it easy The perks of being invited by the zoo, is that you can totally climb up on a tree and get all awkward in public for good reasons


Species: Mozambique Girdled Lizard

Latin name: Smaug Mossambicus syn. Cordylus Gorongosa

Originates from Mount Morongosa and Chimanimani Mountains in Mozambique.

Current status: Least Concern

Did you know:

…It is at times also called the Gorongosa Girdled Lizard.

…Not much is actually known about them, although they are popular in the (illegal) pet trade.

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