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Monitor Lizard (Bayawak)

Varanus Salvator

Description:

The largest lizard in the Philippines, monitors feed on small animals, insects, eggs, fruits and decaying bodies of other wildlife. They are good tree climbers and swimmers. They help keep the park clean.

Habitat:

Spotted at Puerto Princesa Underground River Park.

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Monitor Lizard
Varanus palawanensis Varanus palawanensis


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Manilie
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Manilie

Philippines

Spotted on Nov 18, 2011
Submitted on Dec 4, 2011

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