Hubby was so eager to pose for the camera with the monitor lizard while I was quite hesitant. I was scared to be whipped by its tail. Oh yes, it would hurt as heck!
Here is the closer shot I took of Mr. ML. It looks snobbish.
These photos were taken in Puerto Princesa, Palawan last May 2008 during our tour to the Underground River. These are few of those unshared photos I have in my computer files. Today, I finally have a reason to share this photos of me, hubby and the monitor lizard here in this blog.
About Monitor Lizards:
source: wikipedia.orgMonitor lizards, also known as biawak or goannas, genus Varanus, are members of the family Varanidae. Varanus is a group of largely carnivorous lizards which includes the largest living lizard, the Komodo dragon, and the crocodile monitor. The closest living relatives are the anguid and helodermatid lizards.
Monitor lizards are usually large reptiles, although some can be as small as 12 centimeters in length. They have long necks, powerful tails and claws, and well-developed limbs. Most species are terrestrial, but arboreal and semi-aquatic monitors are also known. Almost all monitor lizards are carnivorous, although Varanus bitatawa, Varanus prasinus and Varanus olivaceus are also known to eat fruit. They are oviparous, laying from 7 to 37 eggs, which they often cover with soil or protect in a hollow tree stump.
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3 comments:
That lizard is a cute creature!
Beautiful captures! Ang tapang nyo naman sis hehehe
My Critter post, have a lovely weekend!
Wow, they are big critters. great shots.
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