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  2. Goanna - Wikipedia

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    For a list of all monitor lizards of the genus, see Complete list of genus Varanus. The following are found in Australia. For the most part, in common names, "goanna" and "monitor" are interchangeable. Perentie – V. giganteus; Lace monitor – V. varius; Sand goanna – V. gouldii (also Gould's goanna or ground goanna) Mertens' water monitor ...

  3. Lace monitor - Wikipedia

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    The lace monitor (Varanus varius), also known as the tree goanna, is a member of the monitor lizard family native to eastern Australia. A large lizard, it can reach 2 metres (6.6 ft) in total length and 14 kilograms (31 lb) in weight.

  4. Monitor lizard - Wikipedia

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    Monitor lizards are poached in some South- and Southeast Asian countries, as their organs and fat are used in some traditional medicines, although there is no scientific evidence as to their effectiveness. [38] [39] Monitor lizard meat, particularly the tongue and liver, is eaten in parts of India and Malaysia and is supposed to be an aphrodisiac.

  5. Sand goanna - Wikipedia

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    Eromanga, Queensland. A species of Varanus, lizards known as monitors and goannas, that is found in a variety of habitat.Due to the taxonomic uncertainty during the twentieth century the species form and behaviour has included taxa later recognised as distinct species, this includes V. rosenbergi, formerly treated as a subspecies and later elevated, and V. panoptes, described as a new species ...

  6. Perentie - Wikipedia

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    The perentie (Varanus giganteus) is a species of monitor lizard. It is one of the largest living lizards on earth , after the Komodo dragon , Asian water monitor , and the Crocodile monitor . [ 3 ] [ 4 ] Found west of the Great Dividing Range in the arid areas of Australia, it is rarely seen, because of its shyness and the remoteness of much of ...

  7. Spencer's goanna - Wikipedia

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    The preferred natural habitat of Spencer's goanna is grassland. [1]Living in black soil plains with no trees, Spencer's goanna is the only Australian monitor that does not readily climb, although juvenile animals will climb given the opportunity.

  8. Giant lizard attack: Australian couple injured by huge ... - AOL

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    ABC reported that the couple was attacked by a goanna, also known as an Australian monitor lizard. Goannas are known to be aggressive at times and can grow up to six and a half feet long .

  9. Yellow-spotted monitor - Wikipedia

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    Yellow-spotted monitor (left), lace monitor (right) This ground dwelling monitor species, somewhat resembles the widespread sand goanna (Varanus gouldii).Large, dark spots appear in rows along its back, becoming especially distinct at the center of the back where they are interspersed with smaller and paler spots.