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The sand goanna (Varanus gouldii), also known commonly as Gould's monitor, the racehorse goanna, and the sand monitor, is a species of large Australian monitor lizard in the family Varanidae. [ 4 ] Taxonomy
The Kimberley rock monitor (Varanus glauerti) is a medium-sized species of monitor lizard [4] in the family Varanidae. The species is native to Northern Australia. Also known commonly as Glauert's monitor and the Kakadu sand goanna, [5] it belongs to the subgenus Odatria. [6]
This area contains cropland, forest, wetlands, and old fields. There is a visitor center and office along with hiking and biking trails, interpretive sites and a boat ramp to the Missouri River. The unique feature of this area is the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. 4,256 acres 1,722 ha: St. Louis
Sand Prairie Conservation Area: Sand dunes, blows, and sandy swales can be encountered at Sand Prairie Conservation Area. This 200-acre (0.81 km 2) area is being restored to native grassland, an imperiled natural community of Southeast Missouri's lowlands. 197 80: Scott
North of the Missouri River, the state is primarily rolling hills of the Great Plains, whereas south of the Missouri River, the state is dominated by the oak-hickory Central U.S. hardwood forest. Some of the native species found in Missouri are included below. [1] [2]
One of the most popular locations in the park is the large lake. The body of water resides in what used to be the quarry itself, but was filled with water after being purchased by the St. Charles County Parks Department; [6] this was likely a combination of both rain water accumulation and other artificial means. When in operation, the quarry ...
The area is located on a large sinkhole plain and includes several large sinkholes. Species associated with these sinkholes include yellow lady's slipper, Turk's cap lily, and the state-listed royal catchfly. There are 2 parking lots that serve the area: 744 acres 301 ha: Howell
The Dampier Peninsula monitor or Dampier Peninsula goanna (Varanus sparnus), described in 2014, is the smallest known species of monitor lizard, growing up to 16.3 grams with a length of almost 23 cm and a SVL (snout to vent length) of 116 mm.