Reptiles

CROCODILES, SNAKES & SCALY CREATURES

CROCODILES, SNAKES & OTHER REPTILE PORTRAITS

Reptiles may inspire fear, but they are also more vulnerable than you think. Nearly 1 in 5 reptile species is threatened with extinction. Human interference is a big factor: habitat destruction, invasive species and chemical contamination all play a part in putting pressure on reptile populations. Of the animals featured in the reptile portraits on this page, which do you think are on the IUCN Red List?

Vine snake. Taken with Canon EOS 80D and EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM. Aperture : f/5,6 - Speed : 1/60s - ISO : 1250

Saltwater Crocodile Eye. Taken with Canon EOS 80D and EF 70-200mm f/4 IS II USM. Aperture : f/5 - Speed : 1/120s - ISO : 400

Green Iguana. Taken with Canon EOS 80D and EF 70-200mm f/4 IS II USM. Aperture : f/4 - Speed : 1/500s - ISO : 100

Australian green tree python. Taken with Canon EOS 80D and EF 70-200mm f/4 IS II USM. Aperture : f/4 - Speed : 1/125s - ISO : 800

Komodo Dragon. Taken with Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM. Aperture : f/5 - Speed : 1/640s - ISO : 6400

Saltwater crocodile. Taken with Canon EOS 80D and EF 70-200mm f/4 IS II USM. Aperture : f/4 - Speed : 1/500s - ISO : 100

Caiman Lizard. Taken with Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM. Aperture : f/5,6 - Speed : 1/80s - ISO : 1000

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