Varanus rosenbergi

Heath or Rosenberg's Monitor at Namadgi National Park

Varanus rosenbergi at Namadgi National Park - 30 Dec 2023
Varanus rosenbergi at Namadgi National Park - 30 Dec 2023
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Varanus rosenbergi 31 Dec 2023 wombey
Varanus rosenbergi 31 Dec 2023 CarbonAI
Varanus rosenbergi 31 Dec 2023 RobynHall

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DonFletcher wrote:
   1 Jan 2024
Hi @RobynHall, I think that was four Rosenberg's Goannas on three different Fire Trails that you recorded in one day, apparently just by passing observation. May be a record. Well done! Presumably you were on a horse or a mountain bike. If you do it again, photos of the left face and right face enable future identification of the individuals. They live for decades. I have face photos for 118 Naas Valley Goannas so far.
RobynHall wrote:
   1 Jan 2024
@DonFletcher Yes it was pretty amazing! I wouldn't have believed there were so many around out there. They certainly seemed to make use of the fire trails. All on foot - 56km over two days. Excellent to know about the face photos - will do my best on future trips. Cheers for the info!
DonFletcher wrote:
   1 Jan 2024
I can add you to my goanna news email group if you send me an email to don@npaact.org.au

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