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Water monitor lizard

Varanus salvator

Description:

The water monitor (Varanus salvator) is a large lizard native to Southern Asia. 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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nico4nicolas
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nico4nicolas

Singapore, Singapore

Spotted on Nov 16, 2012
Submitted on Jan 12, 2013

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