That the Gila monster is the largest native lizard in the US only tells part of the story, to me their almost ridiculous girth is more impressive than their length. I half expect the earth to tremble beneath my feet after each of their deliberate steps. This was the first one Bear and I saw this year, having crossed in front of us it explored the edge of the trail before trundling off into the brush.
📷: Sony A6700 | Sony 100-400mm | Sony 1.4X
🗓️: April 14, 2024
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