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A juvenile Rosenberg's monitor (Varanus rosenbergi) in Sydney, Australia
by Jake Meney
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A juvenile Rosenberg's monitor (Varanus rosenbergi) in Sydney, Australia
by Jake Meney
Varanus rosenbergi, or heath monitor. Well over 1m long. As adults they have no natural predators other than humans. They are extremely intelligent; some Varanus species can count. They may be venomous, following the discovery of the the more famous venomous varanid, the Komodo dragon.
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Heath Monitor Varanus rosenbergi by Chris Hay Via Flickr: A male Heath Monitor, Varanus rosenbergi, reacts defensively to disturbance, whilst foraging in Mallee/Heathland scrub, south of Pinnaroo, South Australia.