Varanus Collection

Komodo Dragon -Varanus komodoensis-, Rinca Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Picture No. 10895731
Savannah Monitor (Varanus exanthematicus) Date:

Monitor lizard, Varanus species. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andreas Hoffer after an illustration by Johann Christoph Keller from Georg Wolfgang Knorrs Deliciae Naturae Selectae of Kabinet

Crocodile monitor (Varanus salvadorii) close up eye, captive, occurs in New Guinea

Komodo dragons (Varanus komodoensis) on shore with saliva dripping from mouth, Rinca Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Water monitor (Varanus salvator), portrait, flicking tongue, Thailand

Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis) in habitat, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Bells phase lace monitor (Varanus varius) in arid land at dusk
wildlife, wild, monitor, rock, scales, predator, varanus, claws, goanna, beautiful, white, closeup, outdoor, fauna, background, natural, Kristian Bell Photography, 1197069681

Lace monitor lizard (Varanus varius) foot showing through hole in burnt out tree where it is sheltering, Australia. May

Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) male running. Rinca Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia. Endangered

Heath Monitor (Varanus rosenbergi) male enacting a threat display, in mallee / heath
Heath Monitor (Varanus rosenbergi) male enacting a threat display, in mallee/heath habitat near Pinnaroo, South Australia

A Perentie (Varanus giganteus) using its forked tongue to detect smells, Alice Springs Reptile Centre, Northern Territory, Australia, Captive. May

Crocodile monitor (Varanus salvadorii) portrait, captive, occurs in New Guinea

Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) Rinca Island, Indonesia

Desert monitor (Varanus griseus griseus) occurs in Sahara Desert. Controlled conditions

Water monitor (Varanus salvator), swimming and flicking tongue, Thailand

Sir Baldwin Spencer
A portrait oil painting of British-Australian evolutionary biologist, anthropologist and ethnologist, Sir Walter Baldwin Spencer

Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) male, foraging in mangove / inter-tidal zone at low tide, Komodo Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia. Endangered

Two Komodo dragons (Varanus komodoensis) males, fighting on a remote beach, Komodo Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia. Endangered

DDE-90036866
Perentie Monitor, Varanus giganteus, Central Australia Date: 31/05/2006

DDE-90024494
Water Monitor Lizard, Keoladeo National Park, India. Date: 19/08/2005

DDE-90021861
White-throated monitor (Varanus albigularis albigularis), Kruger National Park, South Africa Date: 15/09/2009

DDE-90019332
Africa, Botswana, Chobe National Park, Nile Monitor Lizard (Varanus niloticus) hunts along banks of Chobe River Date: 19/02/2005

DDE-90019330
Africa, Botswana, Chobe National Park, Nile Monitor Lizard (Varanus niloticus) lies motionless in sun along Chobe River Date: 19/02/2005

Desert monitor (Varanus griseus) on rocky desert landscape, Aydar, Southern Morocco, Africa

A Komodo Dragon / Monitor resting its neck and forelegs up against a log at London Zoo in
3527136 A Komodo Dragon/Monitor resting its neck and forelegs up against a log at London Zoo in June 1927 (b/w photo) by Bond

Page 6. Variegated Lizard. Now known as a Goanna, c. 1789-90 (w / c)
5669942 Page 6. Variegated Lizard. Now known as a Goanna, c.1789-90 (w/c) by Stone, Sarah (1760-1844); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info)

Lace monitor or lace goanna, Varanus varius (monitory lizard, Lacerta monitor). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia

Furcifer bifidus chameleon and water monitor lizard
Furcifer bifidus chameleon, native of Madagascar, and water monitor lizard, Varanus bivittatus. Handcolored engraving by Forget after an illustration by Oudart from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire

Nile monitor, basilisk and flying lizard
Nile monitor lizard, Varanus niloticus 1, common basilisk, Basiliscus basiliscus 2, and flying lizard, Draco volans 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur

Monitors and lizards
Nile monitor, Varanus niloticus 1, Bengal monitor, Varanus bengalensis 2, Asian grass lizard, Takydromus sexlineatus 3, jacky lizard, Amphibolurus muricatus 4, and brown anole, Anolis sagrei

A Komodo Dragon eating a chicken, London Zoo, 1928 (b / w photo)
3703998 A Komodo Dragon eating a chicken, London Zoo, 1928 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British, out of copyright

A Komodo Dragon / Monitor resting its neck and forelegs up against a log at London Zoo in
3527137 A Komodo Dragon/Monitor resting its neck and forelegs up against a log at London Zoo in June 1927 (b/w photo) by Bond

A Komodo Dragon being held up onto its back legs, by a keeper at London Zoo in August
3657870 A Komodo Dragon being held up onto its back legs, by a keeper at London Zoo in August 1928 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

A Komodo Dragon eating a chicken at London Zoo August 1928 (b / w photo)
3657864 A Komodo Dragon eating a chicken at London Zoo August 1928 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

A Komodo Dragon / Monitor resting on a rocky wall at London Zoo in 1927 (b / w photo)
3618636 A Komodo Dragon/Monitor resting on a rocky wall at London Zoo in 1927 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

A Komodo Dragon in the Reptile House at London Zoo in August 1928 (b / w photo)
3657865 A Komodo Dragon in the Reptile House at London Zoo in August 1928 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

A Komodo Dragon out for a walk on a lawn, wearing a harness and leash (b / w photo)
3657869 A Komodo Dragon out for a walk on a lawn, wearing a harness and leash (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

A Komodo Dragon at London Zoo in August 1928 (b / w photo)
3657867 A Komodo Dragon at London Zoo in August 1928 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British, out of copyright

Sand monitor (Varanus gouldii) near Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia, January

Perentie (Varanus giganteus) basking in a dry creek bed, Alice Springs, October

Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis) close up, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Komodo dragons (Varanus komodoensis) in forest clearing, Komodo Island, Indonesia

Palawan Monitor Lizard - rests on a path with its tongue outstretched (the tongue has a highly developed olfactory sense) to smell a visitor (Varanus marmoratus)

Komodo Dragon - X3 Eating
KOMODO DRAGON - X3 EATING (Varanus komodoensis)

Picture No. 10848727
Komodo Dragon - Close-up of head (Varanus komodoensis) Date:

Perentie, Goanna (Varanus giganteus), Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia

Black-headed monitor (Varanus tristis) in tree in Queensland, Australia
A beautiful monitor lizard seeks safety in a tree, almost posing as an additional limb, as a storm looms in the distance

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Varanus, also known as monitor lizards, are fascinating creatures found in various parts of the world. One of the most iconic species is the Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis), native to Rinca Island in the Komodo National Park, Indonesia. With their massive size and powerful jaws, these magnificent reptiles dominate their habitat. Picture No. 10895731 captures a moment where a Komodo Dragon basks under the warm sun on Rinca Island. Its scaly skin glistens as it rests peacefully amidst its natural surroundings. These dragons have earned their reputation as fierce predators due to their ability to take down large prey with ease. Sir Baldwin Spencer was an early explorer who documented his encounters with Varanus species during his expeditions. His observations shed light on the behavior and characteristics of these incredible reptiles. Another notable member of this family is the Crocodile Monitor (Varanus salvadorii) found in New Guinea. Picture No. 10895731 showcases a close-up shot of its captivating eye, highlighting its unique features that make it stand out among other monitor lizards. On Rinca Island, one can witness Komodo Dragons roaming along shorelines with saliva dripping from their mouths – a sight captured beautifully in another image mentioned above. This display serves as a reminder of their predatory nature and formidable presence within their ecosystem. In Thailand, Water Monitors (Varanus salvator) can be spotted flicking their tongues while exploring their surroundings – an intriguing behavior showcased by one such lizard in Picture No. 10895731. Komodo National Park remains one of the prime habitats for Komodo Dragons worldwide; here they thrive alongside other diverse wildlife species that call this place home – an enchanting scene depicted through yet another photograph mentioned earlier. The Palawan Monitor Lizard finds solace resting on paths like royalty - an image evoked by "Palawan Monitor Lizard - rests on a path with its" mentioned above.