A shy diurnal lizard the Major Skink is one of Australia's largest skinks. Although feeding mainly on insects it will also include fruit in its diet. It is a remarkably agile climber and can be found in almost impossible places.

Size
Snout - Vent length 180 mm. Tail round and tapering, about 130% of snout - vent length.

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Photographed at Thylogale
by David & Diane Armbrust

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