China, Tibet, Shigatse, Primary school child sitting on the floor writing Tibetan with a stick in ink on to a small board.

The Drepung Monastery was founded in 1416 A.D. and was the largest monastery in all of Tibet, housing up to 10,000 monks at one time. Near Lhasa, Tibet.

China, Tibet, Lhasa, Chagpo Ri. Colourfully painted carvings on a wall.

China, Tibet, Shigatse, Primary school child sitting on the floor writing Tibetan with a stick in ink on to a small board.

The Drepung Monastery was founded in 1416 A.D. and was the largest monastery in all of Tibet, housing up to 10,000 monks at one time. Near Lhasa, Tibet.

China, Tibet, Lhasa, Chagpo Ri. Colourfully painted carvings on a wall.

Guyana, Demerara-Mahaica Region, Georgetown, This sculpture of a crocodile in the Georgetown Zoological Park is made from old tires. An example of recycling and repurposing.

Israel, A Roughtail Rock Agama, Stellagama stellio, also known as the Starred Agama, on a tree at the archeological site of Magdala on the Sea of Galilee.

Animals, Reptiles, Natrix natrix, Grass snake held in hands.

Nile monitor lizard, Varnus niloticus, Tick embedded into neck at edge of copse, The Gambia, West Africa.

Mexico, Quintana Roo, Tulum, Iguana sunbathing above Tulum Beach.

Mexico, Quintana Roo, Tulum, Iguana sunbathing above Tulum Beach

Animals, Reptiles, Lizard, A studio shot of a yellow Gecko.

Yemen Chameleon close view of head and green leaves against black background.

Yemen Chameleon view of head and green leaves against black background.

Shaman selling snake grease and other cures for ailments on city street with stall laid out with snake skins reptile parts etc.

Reptile costume at the Notting Hill Carnival

Skink native reptile cast in ray of light on rocky surface by shadows