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Palawan Monitor Lizard - rests on a path with its tongue outstretched (the tongue has a highly developed olfactory sense) to smell "a visitor" - A former subspecies of Varanus salvator now considered as a part of same-name complex of
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Palawan Monitor Lizard - rests on a path with its tongue outstretched (the tongue has a highly developed olfactory sense) to smell "a visitor" - A former subspecies of Varanus salvator now considered as a part of same-name complex of
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Palawan Monitor Lizard - rests on a path with its tongue outstretched (the tongue has a highly developed olfactory sense) to smell "a visitor"
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park - Sabang - Palawan - Philippines - February
Varanus marmoratus
A former subspecies of Varanus salvator now considered as a part of same-name complex of species but a separate species
Andrey Zvoznikov
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Who's That Smell? Palawan Monitor Lizard Sniffs Out a Visitor!
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. In this photo, a Palawan Monitor Lizard takes center stage as it rests on a path with its tongue outstretched. But don't be fooled by its seemingly lazy pose - this lizard means business! With a highly developed olfactory sense, its long tongue acts as an expert detector of scents in the air. As the sun shines down on Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park in Sabang, Palawan, Philippines, our scaly friend eagerly awaits the arrival of "a visitor". Is it a fellow reptile looking for some company or perhaps an adventurous explorer crossing paths with nature's gatekeeper? Formerly considered a subspecies of Varanus salvator but now recognized as part of the same-name complex of species, this monitor lizard proves that it stands tall and proud as its own unique species. Its presence adds to the biodiversity found within these lush national parks. So next time you find yourself wandering through Palawan's stunning landscapes, keep your eyes peeled for this magnificent creature and remember - when you catch sight of that outstretched tongue, know that someone is being sniffed out by one curious and clever reptilian resident!
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