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05-15-12, 05:56 PM
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Re: Dangerous Creatures - Ushaka Marine World. Durban, SA.
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What is that spiky lizard, under the tegu picture? It's cute. I also like the burmese pythons, although I didn't notice the albino until my third or fourth look..
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I think its a girdled lizard (or something like that) 
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05-16-12, 03:41 PM
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Re: Dangerous Creatures - Ushaka Marine World. Durban, SA.
The lizard in question is called a Sungazer or Giant gridled lizard (Cordylus giganteus). You were pretty spot on there *Don't Mind Me* !
They're a protected species (on the red list) and in real danger of becoming extinct if development and illegal harvesting continues (in my opinion).
As for S.A as a holiday destination, I would recommend coming over anytime ! Do yourself the favour and google a couple of these:
1) Drakensberg, valley of a thousand hills, South Africa
2) St Lucia, Kwazulu-natal, South Africa
3) Clifton, Mnandi Beach and Bikini Beach, Cape town, South Africa
4) Magwa falls,Eatern Cape, South Africa
5) Richtersveld national park
6) Kgalagadi transfrontier park
7) The cradle of mankind...to name a few !
For the less adventurous visitors I'd sagest:
1) Suncity resort (check the palace hotel out)
2) Garden route
3) V&A Waterfront (Cape town)
Please let me know what you guys think haha...I hope I didn't go overboard ?
Regards
Louis.
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05-16-12, 10:19 PM
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Re: Dangerous Creatures - Ushaka Marine World. Durban, SA.
soooo cute! Croc face!!!
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05-16-12, 11:48 PM
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Re: Dangerous Creatures - Ushaka Marine World. Durban, SA.
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Originally Posted by Louis Jacobsz
The lizard in question is called a Sungazer or Giant gridled lizard (Cordylus giganteus). You were pretty spot on there *Don't Mind Me* !
They're a protected species (on the red list) and in real danger of becoming extinct if development and illegal harvesting continues (in my opinion).
As for S.A as a holiday destination, I would recommend coming over anytime ! Do yourself the favour and google a couple of these:
1) Drakensberg, valley of a thousand hills, South Africa
2) St Lucia, Kwazulu-natal, South Africa
3) Clifton, Mnandi Beach and Bikini Beach, Cape town, South Africa
4) Magwa falls,Eatern Cape, South Africa
5) Richtersveld national park
6) Kgalagadi transfrontier park
7) The cradle of mankind...to name a few !
For the less adventurous visitors I'd sagest:
1) Suncity resort (check the palace hotel out)
2) Garden route
3) V&A Waterfront (Cape town)
Please let me know what you guys think haha...I hope I didn't go overboard ?
Regards
Louis.
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Can I jsut pitch a tent in your yard??? All the wildlife I want is over there anyway 
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05-17-12, 04:55 AM
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Re: Dangerous Creatures - Ushaka Marine World. Durban, SA.
Wow neet place to go visit one day,thanks for sharing the photos also...
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05-17-12, 08:28 AM
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Re: Dangerous Creatures - Ushaka Marine World. Durban, SA.
 Gaboons are my absolute favorite venomous! I would own one if I kept hots, which I don't, but Gaboons are SO COOL! I agree that croc is pretty dang cute though!
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05-17-12, 02:56 PM
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Re: Dangerous Creatures - Ushaka Marine World. Durban, SA.
Anyone know? ??? Where in my area? ???? I would like to know
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05-18-12, 09:02 AM
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Re: Dangerous Creatures - Ushaka Marine World. Durban, SA.
Thanks for the comments everyone! And for the ID of the Girdled lizard, they were really attractive looking lizards!
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Anyone know? ??? Where in my area? ???? I would like to know
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Afraid I cant help you with this.
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05-18-12, 09:29 AM
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Re: Dangerous Creatures - Ushaka Marine World. Durban, SA.
That plumed basilisk is freakin sweet.
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05-18-12, 10:26 AM
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Re: Dangerous Creatures - Ushaka Marine World. Durban, SA.
They are all adorable.
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05-21-12, 11:13 AM
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Re: Dangerous Creatures - Ushaka Marine World. Durban, SA.
WOW! Very cool. Glad to see there are more places like this out there. You took some great shots. Thank you for sharing.
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05-21-12, 03:32 PM
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Re: Dangerous Creatures - Ushaka Marine World. Durban, SA.
Thank you
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