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After two days with rain we got a little sun now and I was able to get these pictures in the garden.

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EXIF: Nikkor 105 mm f/9 1/200 ISO-200 (Click on the picture to see it in full size.)

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This picture is taken in our garden.

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This is taken at the Randers Renskov (Tropical Zoo) in Denmark. More info and pictures in Norwegian and English.

The Cuban Crocodile (Crocodylus rhombifer) is a small species (2.4 meters average length) of crocodile found only in Cuba’s Zapata Swamp and the Isla de Juventud, and highly endangered, though it formerly ranged throughout the Caribbean.

This species has numerous interesting characteristics that set it apart from other crocodilians, such as its brighter adult colors, rougher, more ‘pebbled’ scales, and long, strong legs. This species is the most terrestrial of crocodiles, and also possibly the most intelligent. A colony of this species at Gatorland, Florida has also exhibited what is strongly suspected to be pack-hunting behavior, which has prompted much interest in the species, usually kept singly and especially so after such reports.

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Adult Cuban Crocodiles generally do not exceed 3.5 metres (11 ft) in length, with males being larger than females. 5-metre (16 ft) individuals have been found in the past, but are rare. The Cuban Crocodile has a short, broad head with a bony ridge located behind the eyes. Large osteoderms from the dorsal shield extend onto the back of the neck. Scales on the legs are larger than usual and heavily keeled on the two rear legs. Coloration is darker on the top portion of the body, consisting of a pattern of black and yellow speckles. The belly of the Cuban Crocodile is pale with no distinctive markings. The tail is marked with black blotches and/or bands.

Cuban Crocodiles have a total of 66 to 68 large teeth, specially adapted for crushing turtle shells. They have feet with reduced webbing that aid the Cuban Crocodile on land, enabling them to move with agility and power.

source: In English wiki In Norwegian wiki In Swedish wiki

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EXIF: Nikkor 105 mm f/10 1/400 ISO-200

I do love our garden.

The viviparous lizard or common lizard (Zootoca vivipara, formerly Lacerta vivipara) is a Eurasian lizard. It lives farther north than any other reptile species.

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The length of the lizard’s body is less than 12 cm (excluding the tail). The tail is 1.25 to 2 times longer than the body. The limbs are short, and the head is rather round. Males have more slender bodies than females. The neck and the tail are thick. The collar and other scales seem jagged.

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The colour and patterning of this species is remarkably variable. The main colour is typically mid-brown, but it can be also grey, olive brown or black. Females may have dark stripes on their flanks and down the middle of the back. Sometimes females also have light-coloured stripes, or dark and light spots along the sides of the back. Most males and some females have dark spots in their undersides. Males have brightly coloured undersides – typically yellow or orange, but more rarely red. Females have paler, whitish underparts. The throat is white, sometimes blue.

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This picture is added 26.08.2009

source: In English wiki In Norwegian wiki In Swedish wiki

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This is also from our amazing garden.

The Smooth Newt, also known as the Common Newt, Lissotriton vulgaris (formerly Triturus vulgaris) is the most common newt species of the Lissotriton genus of amphibians. L. vulgaris is found throughout Europe except the far north, areas of Southern France, and the Iberian peninsula.

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All species of newt are protected in Europe. There are laws prohibiting the killing, destruction, and the selling of newts. While the species is by no means endangered, IUCN lists insufficient data to make an assessment for two of the subspecies. This newt is on the Norwegian National Redlist.

source: In English wiki In Norwegian wiki

This is taken at the Randers Renskov (Tropical Zoo) in Denmark. More info and pictures in Norwegian and English.
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These frogs are under water in a fishing dam in Denmark.
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We had a little trip to Oslo Reptilpark Today.

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This one I don’t know what is. I do remember that it was quite high up on a shelf.

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I have done the same as fotoboksen and visited Oslo Reptilpark.
This is perhaps the most famous reptile the Crocodile.

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I have done the same as fotoboksen and visited Oslo Reptilpark.
This is another pictures of the Iguana.

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I have done the same as fotoboksen and visited Oslo Reptilpark.
I have changed this picture to one that I did take on the second trip to the park.

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