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Water monitor

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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4 Comments

thank you Karen

KarenL
KarenL 11 years ago

Nice portrait Kalee!

thanks Gerardo :)

Gerardo Aizpuru
Gerardo Aizpuru 11 years ago

Great shot :)

Matara, Sri Lanka

Spotted on Jan 12, 2013
Submitted on Jan 13, 2013

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