Named after two battleships in the American Civil War, these

ironclad warships met in the Battle of the Hamptons in March 1862, the first battle involving ironclad ships.

The battle had immediate effects on navies around the world. The preeminent naval powers, Great Britain and France, halted further construction of wooden-hulled ships. Although Britain and France had been engaged in an iron-clad arms race since the 1830s, the Battle of Hampton Roads signaled a new age of naval warfare for the whole world. A new type of ironclad warship was produced on the principles of the original Monitor. The use of a small number of very heavy guns, mounted so that they could fire in all directions, was first demonstrated by Monitor and soon became standard in warships of all types.

The two formations in this image mark the beginning of the high plateau leading to Canyonlands National Park.

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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.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clouded_monitor

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Green Tree Monitor

All ready to carry monitors.

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

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Rapture - Mt Airy, Philadelphia, PA - USA (Sony a7 Mark II - Voigtlander 110mm F2.5 APO Macro + Atomos Shinobi External Monitor)

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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Janjanbureh, The Gambia

Der Kapwaran bewohnt Süd- und Ostafrika. Er bewohnt vor allem trockene Steppen und Savannen. Der Waran ist ein aktiver Beutegreifer, der züngelnd nach Nahrung sucht.

The rock monitor is a species of monitor lizard in the family Varanidae. The species is endemic to Central, East, and southern Africa. It is the second-longest lizard found on the continent, and the heaviest-bodied.

Monitor lizard, Malaysia.

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We in Singapore is facing another drought and hit by haze from forest fires in Indonesia. Water level in this lake has subsided exposing the bottom surface. This huge monitor lizard is on the hunt for food. He just ate the left overs of fish from a gang of Otters - see below.

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A lioness in the Masai Mara monitoring her surroundings while her cubs approach.

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Monitor Lizard, spotted yesterday at the sidewalk og a busy tourist place on Samui island, Thailand

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MONITOR MADNESS! - THE AWARD TREE - Challenge # 192

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The most difficult part, has been social isolation. I live in NJ and we have been shut down with NY and CT. It's crazy in our states, hopes that we will get to a better place soon!! We are feeling the pain of much sickness!! Prayers!!

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Low Key image of a Water Monitor Lizard lying on a branch on the banks of the river Chobe

Kasane, Botswana

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.

Ornate Monitor lizard, Gabon.

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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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These huge water monitor lizards can grow up to a length of 3 meters and are perfect swimmers. This one was swimming in swan lake of the Botanic Gardens in Singapore.

Reptile Gardens - Rapid City, South Dakota

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Masai Mara, Kenya

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Linyanti Wildlife Reserve, Okavango Delta, Botswana

This pano shows a view in the Vogtland short before sunset. To the left there is the so called German Green Belt, which is the former border sector between the East and the West - the way to the left was used by the Eastern German border troops to monitor the border. To save this nature the former border is turned into a nature reserve of about 1500 km length and up to 5 km width.

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I've always found Northern Mocking birds at Lake Artemesia. This one might be a juvenile. They seem very protective of their territory and like perch and talk to you. This one seems to be keeping an eye on me.

Taken 17 July 2023 at Lake Artemesia, Maryland

Tanzania

California State Route 89 southeast of Lake Tahoe. We used this route to get to US 395 along the eastern Sierra. This photo is part of a series of photos taken during a recent trip to the Eastern Sierra.

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Came across this fella when out looking for spiders. A bit bigger than my usual photographic subjects nowadays( 3 to 5 mm), he was over a meter in length and seemed to have just shed his old skin as his colours were brilliant.

Minutes later he had shot up a nearby tree.