Anne Elliott's photos with the keyword: detailed

Talk about intricate pattern and detail, and protection : ) This Inland bearded Dragon resides at the Calgary Zoo (behind glass, unfortunately). "The beard has an expandable dewlap with spiky scales. The beard is used for both mating and aggression displays. Both sexes have a beard, but males display more frequently, especially in courtship rituals." nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/ReptilesAmphibians/Facts/FactS...

This is the female Snowy Owl at the Calgary Zoo. She and her mate share a small enclosure near the Tigers. The last few months, when I thought she had either died or been moved elsewhere, she has (for some very strange reason) adopted the "roof" as her new hidden "home". Maybe the pair had an argument - with long-lasting results, LOL!