Showing posts with label Lizards. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lizards. Show all posts

Sunday, January 17, 2016

Galapagos Islands Land Iguana

Islas Galapagos
Ecuador

Iguana de Tierra - Isla Espanola
Land Iguana - Espanola Island
2015

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The Galapagos land iguana (Conolophus subcristatus) is a species of lizard that is only found in the Galápagos Islands.  They grow to a length of three to five feet with a body weight of up to twenty-five pounds.

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

A Handsome Turquoise Collared Lizard

I'm so Handsome

Turquoise Collared Lizard
(Crotaphytus collars)
A Native to California
Photo: John Kamenchuk
2014

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Collared Lizards are known for their ability to run on their hind legs, looking like small dinosaurs.

Saturday, August 16, 2014

An Iguana as part of Caribbean Culture

Caribbean Culture
You are sure to find some of the most interesting cultural aspects of the Caribbean.  From dancing Mocko Jumbies at cultural events to the sounds of the steel pan being played throughout the Caribbean by local musicians.

There is also a recipe on the back for

Tropical Fruit Salad
Serves 6 to 8

2 ripe bananas, peeled & cut into rounds,
2 ripe mangoes, peeled, seeded & cubed,
3 slices fresh pineapple, peeled & cubed,
1 pink grapefruit, peeled, seeded & Segmented,
1 fresh orange; peeled, seeded & segmented,
2 Carambolas (star fruit), cut into 1/4 inch slices,
Juice 4 passion fruits,
1 Tbsp brown sugar,
2 Tbsp light rum,
freshly grated nutmeg,
juice of 1 lemon,
fresh mint leaves:

Combine fruits in a mixing bowl.  Sprinkle with sugar, rum, nutmeg and lemon juice.  Mix well.  Refrigerate 1 hour before serving, then garnish with fresh mint leaves.
2008

Saturday, April 12, 2014

Texas Horned Toad

Texas Horned Toad

The Texas Horned Toad is not rally a toad, but a lizard. Adults are about 4 to 5 inches long.
2009

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The horned lizard is popularly called a "horned toad", "horny toad", or "horned frog", but it is neither a toad nor a frog. The popular names come from the lizard's rounded body and blunt snout, which give it a decidedly toad- or frog-like appearance. Phrynosoma literally means "toad-bodied," and cornutum means "horned". The lizard's horns are extensions of its cranium and contain true bone.

Although its coloration generally serves as camouflage against predators when threatened it will puff up its body to cause its spiny scales to protrude, making it difficult to swallow. The Texas horned lizard, along with at least three other species of the genus Chromosomal, also has the ability to squirt an aimed stream of blood from the corners of the eyes and sometimes from its mouth for a distance of up to 5 ft (1.5 m). This not only confuses would-be predators, but also the blood is mixed with a chemical that is foul-tasting to canine predators such as wolves, coyotes, and domestic dogs.

Sunday, March 9, 2014

Iguana Farm in Roatan, Honduras

Welcome to my island
Roatan

Iguana Farm.  There are over 4000 iguanas living in their natural habitat.  Roatan, Bay Island.

Parque de las iguanas.  Existen mas de 4000 iguanas viviendo en su habitat natural.  Roatan, Islas de la Bahia.

Photo by: Eliab Perez
2014

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On approximately 12 acres, over 4,000 iguanas roam freely in a protected haven.  You can get up close and personal with a numerous species included Green Iguanas and Hammo Negro Iguanas as well as Monkey Lalas, Jesus and Blue Head lizards.

Visitors can pet and feed the friendly reptiles and feeding time (early afternoon) is one of the best times to to handle the iguanas. Each year, iguanas are released into the wild, helping to maintain the native reptile's population on the island.

Other creatures lving onsite include monkeys, rescued sea turtles, and tarpon fish.

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

A Gila Monster

A Gila Monster

This is an unused Curt Teich postcard.

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The Gila monster is a species of venomous lizard native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexican state of Sonora. A heavy, slow-moving lizard, up to 60 cm (2.0 ft) long, it is the only venomous lizard native to the United States. Though the Gila monster is venomous, its sluggish nature means it represents little threat to humans.

Tuesday, December 31, 2013

A Gila Monster - Have a Monster-ously Wonderful Day

Have a Monster-ously Wonderful Day!

A Gila Monster is one of only two known species of venomous lizards found in North America.  They grow up to 2 feet (60 cm) and live for around 20 years.
2013

Friday, December 27, 2013

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Iguana Wish You a Happy National Postcard Week


Iguana wish you a Happy National Postcard Week!
May 2-8, 2010
http://www.9teen87sPostcards.blogspot.com

the back reads:
NPCW

Hello,

The Iguana on the front is a photo I took in the Virgin Islands.  My hubby and I were married in  ... 1987 ... and we went there for our 20th wedding anniversary.

God Bless,

Brenda
9teen87s Postcards
limited edition #1/100

Sunday, March 18, 2012

Animals of Costa Rica


Costa Rica

Fauna de Costa Rica:
Iguana, Mono Congo, Lapas Rojas, Perezoso, Tucanes

Costarican Fauna:
Iguana, Howler Monkey, Scarlet Macaws, Sloth, Toucans
2011

Wednesday, March 14, 2012