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Southern Rock Agama - Female basking on rock. Inhabits rocky outcrops in semi-desert to fynbos areas. Feed mostly on ants and termites, but other arthropods as well. Widespread throughout Cape, also Namibia, Zululand and Mpumalanga escarpment
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Southern Rock Agama - Female basking on rock. Inhabits rocky outcrops in semi-desert to fynbos areas. Feed mostly on ants and termites, but other arthropods as well. Widespread throughout Cape, also Namibia, Zululand and Mpumalanga escarpment
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Southern Rock Agama - Female basking on rock.
Augrabies Falls National Park, Northern Cape, South Africa.
Agama atra
Inhabits rocky outcrops in semi-desert to fynbos areas. Feed mostly on ants and termites, but other arthropods as well. Widespread throughout Cape, also Namibia, Zululand and Mpumalanga escarpment.
Alan J. S. Weaving
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Rockin' the Desert Sun - Meet the Southern Rock Agama, a Master of Camouflage!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this print by Alan Weaving, we witness a stunning female Southern Rock Agama basking on a rocky outcrop in Augrabies Falls National Park. This agile lizard knows how to blend into its surroundings with its remarkable camouflage skills. With its scaly skin perfectly matching the rugged terrain, this agama takes sunbathing to another level! Not only does it soak up the warm rays for relaxation, but it also cleverly uses sunlight as a temperature control mechanism. Feasting mainly on ants and termites (but not picky when it comes to other arthropods), this insectivore has found itself widespread throughout Cape, Namibia, Zululand, and Mpumalanga escarpment. Talk about being well-traveled! As an ambassador of African wildlife, this single female agama showcases the beauty and diversity found within South Africa's national parks. Its presence reminds us that even in harsh desert environments like these, life thrives in unexpected ways. So next time you find yourself exploring these breathtaking landscapes or simply admiring nature from afar through Alan Weaving's lens - take a moment to appreciate the incredible reptiles like our camouflaged friend here. They truly are masters of adaptation and survival!
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