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Bengal Monitor Lizard

Varanus bengalensis

Photo by DesiTraveler
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Field Notes

Description:

Saw this one in Mrugavani National Park in Hyderabad, I think it is a juvenile as it was only about 30 cm long compared to the adults that can be more than 170 cm.

Habitat:

Grass lands to dry forest, most of Indian Subcontinent. I have also seen them in Tal Chapar wildlife sanctuary, those pics are in the link attached.

Reference Links:

Bengal monitor, Reptiles of Rajasthan-At both end of Food Chain - Desi Traveler

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