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Water Monitor

Varanus salvator

Description:

Water Monitors are one of the most common Monitor Lizards found in Asia. They are found in areas close to water. They are the world's second heaviest lizard, after the Komodo dragon.

Habitat:

Photographed this lizard near a tidal pool at Neil Island.

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আন্দামান ও নিকোবর দ্বীপপুঞ্জ, India

Spotted on Aug 1, 2013
Submitted on Aug 1, 2013

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