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Merten’s Water Monitor
Varanus mertensi
Merten’s Water Monitor is a large, semi-aquatic lizard native to northern Australia. It is characterized by its dark brown to black coloration adorned with creamy spots and an exceptionally long tail that aids in swimming. These agile reptiles are commonly found along freshwater…
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- Merten’s Water Monitor is threatened by the invasive cane toad; ingesting these toxic amphibians can be fatal to the lizards.
- Merten’s Water Monitor can use its muscular tail as a powerful swimming aid, propelling itself rapidly through water. It is also known to bask on rocks or logs near water, quickly diving in when threatened. Juveniles may climb trees to avoid predators, demonstrating impressive agility both in water and on land.
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