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I heard some rustling sounds on a walk through the Singapore Botanical Garden mid afternoon.
I was surprised to find this monitor lizard searching for food around the base of a tree.
On closer look, I can see it is still moulting. I quickly took a shot before it slithered away.
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Wikipedia: The clouded monitor (Varanus nebulosus) is a species of monitor lizard, native to Burma, Thailand and Indochina to West Malaysia, Singapore, Java, and Sumatra. They are excellent tree climbers. It belongs to the subgenus Empagusia along with the Bengal monitor, the Dumeril's monitor and other monitor lizards. It had previously been listed as a subspecies of Varanus bengalensis by some herpetologists. It is a diurnal monitor.
Ecology Asia: This is a medium-sized monitor which can reach 1.5 metres in total length, but specimens of this size are uncommon. Similar in appearance to the Malayan Water Monitor Varanus salvator, it is distinguished by the position of the nostrils which lie mid-way between the eye and snout.
Its colouration comprises yellow spots on a brown-grey base. This mainly terrestrial species can be found in habitats as diverse as scrubland and rainforest, but is generally encountered as it digs amongst leaf litter searching for beetles and other insects. It may also be spotted clinging high up on tree trunks or exploring tree holes: its sharp claws make it an excellent climber.
This species occurs in Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Java and Sumatra.
Monitor lizard is a reptile with a long scaly body, movable eyelids, a long tapering tail and four legs, typically living in a hot dry region.
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Two meerkats keeping a close eye on their surroundings deep in he African bush. These animals are absolutely fascinating to watch and photograph.
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This one without a doubt was the largest one I've seen yet. Probably longer than 6 feet.
Wikipedia: The Asian water monitor (Varanus salvator) is a large varanid lizard native to South and Southeast Asia. It is one of the most common monitor lizards in Asia, ranging from coastal northeast India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, mainland Southeast Asia, and southern China to Indonesian islands where it lives close to water.
Conservation status: Least Concern
A lioness in the Masai Mara monitoring her surroundings while her cubs approach.
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Monitor lizard, Malaysia.
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Ornate Monitor lizard, Gabon.
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This land monitor (varanus bengalensis) raised its head nicely as I got closer to it. The animal's snout is a little muddy from foraging - its diet is varied, including mice, ants, fruit, frogs, spiders, scorpions and beetles. Photographed in Yala, near Kirinda, Sri Lanka.
Monitor lizard, Borneo, Malaysia.
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Thanks to brother Mintaka for this old capture.
Flower is mine. I made the desk paper copy and placed it on my monitor. I've had some changes since then. New phone, new desk lamp, new bigger monitor, better sound system, newer glasses, less hair (LOL) and larger mouse pad.
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Meet the Rainbow Rock Monitor (Varanus iridis). The lollypop lizard, I like to call it- because the colours are so cool, you really want to give it a lick..
The Rainbow Rock Monitor is a small-bodied, rock-adapted monitor lizard species endemic to Far North Queensland, Australia, and formally described in February of this year (Zozaya et.al., 2026).
It is one of three new rock-dwelling monitor species discovered by researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) in the eastern Australian savannas, challenging previous beliefs about the distribution of rock-adapted monitors.
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Zozaya, S. M., Read, W. J., Macor, S. A., Pavón-Vázquez, C. J., Gale, N. P., Wright, J. M., & Broady, E. S. (2026). Three new species reveal an unrecognized clade of rock monitors (Varanidae: Varanus) from the eastern Australian savannas. Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society, zlaf192
Adult male Freckled Monitor (Varanus tristis orientalis) from the White Mountains region of far North Queensland, Aust.
Back before CN embraced AC traction and hordes of GEVOs C44-9W leads #142 downgrade at Mile 9.1 on the Dundas Sub. The train, which instead of its normal doublestacks, has autoracks behind the power, is passing the shack that was used by the foreman stationed onsite for a few years to monitor the level of an underground spring that was giving CN difficulty. The spring is still there but now it's monitored remotely.
Monitor lizards are lizards in the genus Varanus, the only extant genus in the family Varanidae. They are native to Africa, Asia, and Oceania, and one species is also found in the Americas as an invasive species. About 80 species are recognized. Wikipedia
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The lace monitor or tree goanna is native to eastern Australia. A large lizard, it can reach 2 metres (6.6 ft) in total length and 14 kilograms (31 lb) in weight. Lace Monitors eat insects, mammals, reptiles (including snakes), eggs and nestling birds. They become used to humans and have wandered through some of the campgrounds we have stayed at, where they will forage for food that may be left around.
Despite their size they are adept at climbing trees - this one was disturbed on one of our hikes, staying quite still while we watched, and upon our return an hour later it scuttled up the same tree again.
(Enlarging the photograph will show the leathery textured skin and the very sharp claws.)
For a couple of years now, I've been enamored with this particular scene in a lesser visited area near Sedona. I've visited it a number of times, but was never really happy with the images I've come away with. Finally, I think I can put that to rest with this image from last night. Gorgeous light coupled with a newly found composition left me satisfied that I've finally done this scene justice. For those with larger monitors, be sure to view it full size on black.
As far as the formations pictured, the Cibola Mitten is in the center with the Morning Glory Spire and Brins Ridge flanking it on the left and right respectively.
Mertens' water monitor, also called commonly Mertens's water monitor, and often misspelled Mertin's water monitor, is a species of lizard in the family Varanidae. The species is endemic to northern Australia, and is a wide-ranging, actively foraging, opportunistic predator of aquatic and riparian habitats. Wikipedia