Rainbow Nature

1 x 27 mins

The Orange River in South Africa is an oasis in an arid land. Amongst its most interesting creatures is the Augrabies Flat Lizard, locally known as the Rainbow Lizard. The name is derived from the vibrant colours of the male and reflected in the spectacular rainbow that guards over the majestic waters of the river.

The males sport a rainbow of colours - an ultra-violet throat, a turquoise-blue head, yellow legs and a vivid orange abdomen - most conspicuous against the earthy colours of its surroundings, but still camouflaged from a bird’s perspective.

In Rainbow Nature, we discover how remarkable these little lizards are, encounter many other creatures of the area and learn from the local communities about the myths and legends surrounding the Augrabies Waterfall.