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Big Lizards

PostPosted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 8:02 pm
by ChrisB
I'm sure someone will tell me what these lizards are called, at least I hope so. :)

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Re: Big Lizards

PostPosted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 8:50 pm
by gstark
The one on our left is Paul, and the other is Robert.

Re: Big Lizards

PostPosted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 9:28 pm
by christiand
The one on your left is actually Paul Goanna, :)
the one on the right is Robert Monitor :)

They are Monitor Lizards or also called Goannas.

Cheers,
CD

Re: Big Lizards

PostPosted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 10:01 pm
by sirhc55
Go od on ya CD :lol: :lol:

Re: Big Lizards

PostPosted: Sun Mar 02, 2008 4:23 am
by AndyL
Nice shot.

Different from the goannas in my area which have different markings and a creamy yellow belly. Unfortunately they are being hit hard by cane toads.

Cheers

Re: Big Lizards

PostPosted: Sun Mar 02, 2008 5:23 am
by Muzza22au
They can also be called Bungarra's or Perentie depending on where they are located.

Re: Big Lizards

PostPosted: Sun Mar 02, 2008 12:43 pm
by ChrisB
Thanks for the info everyone, much appreciated. Now when I go to see them next I can address them by their real names. LOL