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Varanus salvator

Varanus salvator

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Field Notes

Habitat:

tropical & subtropical

Notes:

Water monitors are one of the most common monitor lizards found throughout Asia, and range from Sri Lanka, India, Indochina, the Malay Peninsula and various islands of Indonesia, living in areas close to water

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SandraH
wonderful shot! I love monitor lizards - we have none in this part of the world :(
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PublishedOctober 26, 2011

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