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Monitor lizard holds up pedestrians to cross road
A monitor lizard held up pedestrians as it slowly sauntered across a road. Footage shows the wild reptile taking its time to ...
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‘Secretive’ creature —with sharp claws — found lurking on island. It’s a new species
The Louisiade monitor lizard can reach about two feet in length, the study said. It has a black scaly body with yellow spots, photos show. The yellow patterns “tend to become less distinct as ...
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No need to be frightened of 'timid' monitor lizards in urban areas, say wildlife experts
(Right) A monitor lizard at a Punggol coffee shop on Jan 13, 2023. (Photos: Jiten Khemlani, Johnson Ooi) SINGAPORE: Monitor lizards have adapted well to urban areas and frequently use drains ...
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Commentary: Why do monitor lizards inspire fear, but not otters?
After all, not everyone is comfortable seeing pictures of snakes ... reflective of Singapore’s changing landscape. Pythons, monitor lizards, and many other herpetofauna were historically ...
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Mumbai: Monitor lizard eggs found in Mulund; incubated and released safely
Mumbai: In a conservation success, five Indian monitor lizards were released into the wild in Mulund after hatching from eggs ...