Mindanao flying dragon

[Terpe]

Just walking around our village and something landed on my chest from out of the trees.

Took this photo of it on the lawn:-

Draco mindanensis, commonly known as the Mindanao flying dragon, is a lizard species endemic to the Philippines. Characterized by a dull grayish brown body color and a vivid tangerine orange dewlap, this species is one of the largest of the genus Draco. It is diurnal, arboreal, and capable of gliding.

It's more fun in the Philippines

[grahamw48]

Until you post the photo....


Amazing little creature !

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[Steve.r]

That's what I love about being in the Philippines. I love nature and seeing all the new animal life that we only see in books as kids. My wife calls me innocent when I rave about seeing this or that, but that's ok with me, I am fascinated.

That must be some sort of luck Peter

[Terpe]

I'm lucky Steve, my Bro-in-law is a long time fan of all things nature.

Hoping for the promised opportunities to become reality.

In my short time here I've been fortunate to see some fantastic sights. Just want to get some extra time.

[Terpe]

.......
That must be some sort of luck Peter

[Moy]

Butiki

[imagine]

Yes, the wild life here is fascinating - giant butterflies, praying mantis, snakes, mosquitos, ants ...

... and beautiful women!!!

[Terpe]

Butiki

Yes, that's it Moy, Butiki

Don't you just wish you could be back in Davao City too

[Moy]

Yes, that's it Moy, Butiki

Don't you just wish you could be back in Davao City too

I wish I could my friend...since I had just lost my dad

Hope you're having a good time there now. When are you goin' back in the UK?

[Terpe]

Yes, the wild life here is fascinating - giant butterflies, praying mantis, snakes, mosquitos, ants ...

... and beautiful women!!!

Spotted a blue snake on a coral reef last week and was told it's deadly

My Bro-in-law also told me to stay clear of some kind of spider, but haven't seen too many yet.

But you're right Stewart, the wildlife is amazing

[Terpe]

.......
when are you goin back in the UK?

I'm not



I live here now

[Moy]

I'm not



I live here now

Good for you! Where in Davao do you live? I might visit you once I'm there. Bet you enjoyed the beaches

[Terpe]

Good for you! Where in Davao do you live? I might visit you once I'm there. Bet you enjoyed the beaches

You'd be most welcome Moy

We're within a few minutes of a nice beach and within 15 minutes of all the big malls.

There's been some huge improvements in the area and the addition of a few new supermalls including Ayala's Abreeza Mall in Bajada and the new SM Lanang Premier the second largest in Philippines behind MOA

I'll divulge our location when you arrive.

[cheekee]

Spotted a blue snake on a coral reef last week and was told it's deadly

My Bro-in-law also told me to stay clear of some kind of spider, but haven't seen too many yet.

But you're right Stewart, the wildlife is amazing

I saw some of those snakes when snorkelling in Moalboal.

Didn't realise how dangerous they were.

Really are some beautiful things to behold there.

[Terpe]

I saw some of those snakes when snorkelling in Moalboal.

Didn't realise how dangerous they were.

Really are some beautiful things to behold there.

Did you see lots of those blue starfish too ?

[Dedworth]

I like the First Direct adverts

[cheekee]

Did you see lots of those blue starfish too ?

Yes I did. Beautiful



And my favourite.