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09-21-2006, 04:57 AM
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I was turned into a Newt...... but I got better.
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The Rarest of the Rare - and soon extinct in the wild
I had a very unique opportunity today. I got to get within 2' (unobstructed) of a Guatemalan Beaded Lizard ( Heloderma horridum charlesboerti). This species is near extinction with less than an estimated 200 of them left in the wild. Extinction of this animal in the wild is considered imminent. I can't convey what an honor it was to view this animal first hand with nothing but a little air between us.
You can read information about them here: http://www.ircf.org/projectheloderma/beaded.html |
09-21-2006, 05:04 AM
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cool!
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09-21-2006, 05:08 AM
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You got within 2 feet? hmmm guess he wasn't hungry  |
09-21-2006, 05:09 AM
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that things head is awesome looking!
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09-21-2006, 10:23 AM
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Wow, thats awesome BW!!
Ryan
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09-21-2006, 10:47 AM
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Regular RTB User, eh?
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That would be quite the experience! Should pet him and gave it a kiss  lol |
09-21-2006, 11:39 AM
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He was sizing you up in the third picture BW. Glad he wasn't hungry. 
CONGRATS on being able to get so close to a near-extinct species. Your reminders and continued efforts will help save many animals. THANKS for all YOU do for wildlife conservation. |
09-21-2006, 11:47 AM
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Wow what a cutie pie. I agree I think he's wants a kiss |
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