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Friday, 13 March 2026

21-2-2026 MADIKWE GAME RESERVE, S AFRICA - DAMARA SKINK (Trachylepis damarana)

 

Trachylepis damarana, also known as the Damara skink or Damara variable skink, is a species of skink.  It is found in southern Africa, specifically in south-eastern Angola, northern Namibia, western Zambia, northern and eastern Botswana, Zimbabwe, north-eastern South Africa, and western Mozambique.

Trachylepis damarana is a very common terrestrial skink inhabiting open, rocky habitats in savanna. It has fully developed limbs and can reach 68 mm (2.7 in) in snout–vent length.