Varanus varius

Lace Monitor at Yass River, NSW

Varanus varius at Yass River, NSW - 14 Mar 2021
Varanus varius at Yass River, NSW - 14 Mar 2021
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Identification history

Varanus varius 14 Mar 2021 wombey
Varanus varius 14 Mar 2021 SueMcIntyre

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Sadly, a road kill. It may have been sluggish after a strong cool change moved through. The positive is that this animal is young and a sign of a breeding population in the area.

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WillO wrote:
   15 Mar 2021
Very disappointing that people would run over such a large lizard over - another great record from your area.

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  • Varanus varius Scientific name
  • Lace Monitor Common name
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