Two rival toad-headed agamas run and jump alongside one another in an energetic display designed to warn off the weaker opponent. These lizards are extremely territorial and fiercely protect their domain. ‘The conflict escalated very quickly in the searing heat, the air full of burning sand blown up from the dunes,’ says Victor.
Toad-headed agamas are commonly found in sandy deserts and are characterised by the red frills at the corners of their mouths, which they inflate to look bigger and more aggressive. To appear even more threatening they curl up their tail, mimicking the pose of a scorpion.
Russia
Victor started out as a wildlife photographer at 50 years old. He enjoys travelling to various Russian regions and believes Kalmykia to be one of the most interesting places to photograph. He is a board member of the Russian Union of Wildlife Photographers.
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