These
two tree lizards were intent on having and completing a battle.
It was a cunning, stealthy and contact filled fight that lasted
for at least 20 minutes. Throughout this encounter I was able to
photograph several postures of aggression.
Dewlap Extension: A large bright yellow flap
of skin under the throat
Sagittal Expansion: dorsal-ventral enlargement of body
profile.
Lateral orientation: Displaying the side profile of the
body to the opponent.
Protrusions of very discernable crests along the
neck and back
The fight progresses to biting and Interlocking Jaws.
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(Left)
Extreme aggression peaks with a face to face stand off,
bodies enlarged and jaws about to clamp each
other. |
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(Right)
Both Lizards readjusting for a second attack after falling
from the pinnacle above. |
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(Left)
Moment before another Jaw locking duel. |
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(Left)
Jaws are locked and the lizards appear to be biting down
hard on each other. |
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This
unbelievable battle started before sunset and ended only after
complete darkness had taken over. |
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