The last photograph for Dragon Week 2018, is an almost panoramic view of a mature water dragon.

This lizard was near fully grown and was about 25cm wide and about 1.2m long. This photograph also clearly shows the difference between the front and rear legs that assist them with living in such a habitat. We can clearly see the array of detail in the ( Read more... )

Today's dragon appears in a much more subtle hue, matching the forest around him [or her].

The unusual green hue that surrounds the dragons colouration, that continues through the eye is fascinating. Only surpassed by the detail in the scales on the dragon's body. Found lying in clear sight, this dragon has found a log as his preferred throne.

Being ( Read more... )

This week I am searching the forests and creek-lands of NSW, in search of the dragon population.

Australian Water Dragons, are classified into two species. The broader Australian Water Dragon Classification, and the Gippsland Water Dragon subspecies.  However, in between these classifications as we will see, is a huge variety of colours, body shapes ( Read more... )

On the East Coast of Australia, the water dragon is a very common sight. Though in modern years their numbers have declined with the desire to live near the water and feral cats being introduced.

These Lizards live by the water of freshwater rivers and streams through NSW. Known also to climb trees to sleep at night. these lizards are very talented ( Read more... )