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Borneo Earless Monitor
Lanthanotus borneensis
The Borneo Earless Monitor is a rare, semi-aquatic lizard endemic to the island of Borneo. Characterized by its lack of external ear openings, this secretive reptile has a cylindrical, elongated body covered in rough, reddish-brown scales and a distinctive prehensile tail. It in…
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- The Borneo Earless Monitor is the only living species in its family, Lanthanotidae, making it one of the most evolutionarily distinct lizards on Earth.
- Despite its common name, the Borneo Earless Monitor does have internal ears, but lacks external ear openings. It is sometimes called a 'living fossil' due to its ancient lineage and unique evolutionary position. Its skin can fluoresce under ultraviolet light, revealing hidden patterns.
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