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Southern rock agama chilling on a rock along a hiking trail. Baviaanskloopf, Eastern Cape, South Africa (2020). Southern rock agama (Agama atra)
Land Reptiles · Lizards · South Africa · Terrestrial

Southern rock agama (Agama atra)

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Southern rock agama chilling on a rock along a hiking trail. Baviaanskloopf, Eastern Cape, South Africa (2020). Called the ' dark agama' in French. Short, plump body, with a thin dorsal crest, a thin tail and a triangular head.During the breeding season, the heads of males become bright blue. Males take to sitting on top… Continue reading Southern rock agama (Agama atra)

Dead specimen of jackass penguin washed up on the beach. Port Alfred, Eastern Cape (2024). African penguin (Spheniscus demersus)
Marine Birds · Marine Life · Penguins · South Africa

African penguin (Spheniscus demersus)

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Dead specimen of jackass penguin washed up on the beach. Port Alfred, Eastern Cape (2024). Also called the jackass penguin. The only species of penguins that breeds in southern Africa. Adults are jet black, with diagnostic striped head and sides. Some have a double breast band as in the Magellanic penguin, but with a narrower… Continue reading African penguin (Spheniscus demersus)