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Varanidae Collection

Varanidae, also known as monitor lizards, are a diverse and fascinating group of reptiles

Background imageVaranidae Collection: Varanus komodoensis, Komodo Dragon, rear view

Varanus komodoensis, Komodo Dragon, rear view

Background imageVaranidae Collection: Crocodile monitor (Varanus salvadorii) close up eye, captive, occurs in New Guinea

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

Background imageVaranidae Collection: Komodo dragons (Varanus komodoensis) on shore with saliva dripping from mouth, Rinca Island

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

Background imageVaranidae Collection: Water monitor (Varanus salvator), portrait, flicking tongue, Thailand

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

Background imageVaranidae Collection: Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis) in habitat, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

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

Background imageVaranidae Collection: Lace monitor lizard (Varanus varius) foot showing through hole in burnt out tree where it

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

Background imageVaranidae Collection: Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) male running. Rinca Island, Komodo National Park

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

Background imageVaranidae Collection: Heath Monitor (Varanus rosenbergi) male enacting a threat display, in mallee / heath

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

Background imageVaranidae Collection: A Perentie (Varanus giganteus) using its forked tongue to detect smells, Alice Springs

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

Background imageVaranidae Collection: Crocodile monitor (Varanus salvadorii) portrait, captive, occurs in New Guinea

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

Background imageVaranidae Collection: Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) Rinca Island, Indonesia

Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) Rinca Island, Indonesia

Background imageVaranidae Collection: Desert monitor (Varanus griseus griseus) occurs in Sahara Desert. Controlled conditions

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

Background imageVaranidae Collection: Water monitor (Varanus salvator), swimming and flicking tongue, Thailand

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

Background imageVaranidae Collection: Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) male, foraging in mangove / inter-tidal zone at low tide

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

Background imageVaranidae Collection: Two Komodo dragons (Varanus komodoensis) males, fighting on a remote beach, Komodo Island

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

Background imageVaranidae Collection: DDE-90025512

DDE-90025512
Sri Lanka, Yala National Park, a monitor lizard Date: 27/10/2007

Background imageVaranidae Collection: Desert monitor (Varanus griseus) on rocky desert landscape, Aydar, Southern Morocco

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

Background imageVaranidae Collection: A Komodo Dragon / Monitor resting its neck and forelegs up against a log at London Zoo in

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

Background imageVaranidae Collection: A Komodo Dragon eating a chicken, London Zoo, 1928 (b / w photo)

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

Background imageVaranidae Collection: A Komodo Dragon / Monitor resting its neck and forelegs up against a log at London Zoo in

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

Background imageVaranidae Collection: A Komodo Dragon being held up onto its back legs, by a keeper at London Zoo in August

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)

Background imageVaranidae Collection: A Komodo Dragon eating a chicken at London Zoo August 1928 (b / w photo)

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

Background imageVaranidae Collection: A Komodo Dragon / Monitor resting on a rocky wall at London Zoo in 1927 (b / w photo)

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

Background imageVaranidae Collection: A Komodo Dragon in the Reptile House at London Zoo in August 1928 (b / w photo)

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

Background imageVaranidae Collection: A Komodo Dragon out for a walk on a lawn, wearing a harness and leash (b / w photo)

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

Background imageVaranidae Collection: A Komodo Dragon at London Zoo in August 1928 (b / w photo)

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

Background imageVaranidae Collection: A Komodo Dragon at London Zoo, August 1928 (b / w photo)

A Komodo Dragon at London Zoo, August 1928 (b / w photo)
3474517 A Komodo Dragon at London Zoo, August 1928 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info)

Background imageVaranidae Collection: Sand monitor (Varanus gouldii) near Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia, January

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

Background imageVaranidae Collection: Perentie (Varanus giganteus) basking in a dry creek bed, Alice Springs, October

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

Background imageVaranidae Collection: Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis) close up, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

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

Background imageVaranidae Collection: Komodo dragons (Varanus komodoensis) in forest clearing, Komodo Island, Indonesia

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

Background imageVaranidae Collection: A brown Monitor Lizard with a long tail, side view

A brown Monitor Lizard with a long tail, side view

Background imageVaranidae Collection: Varanus giganteus, Perentie, side view

Varanus giganteus, Perentie, side view

Background imageVaranidae Collection: Illustration, Komodo Dragon (varanus komodoensis), side view

Illustration, Komodo Dragon (varanus komodoensis), side view

Background imageVaranidae Collection: Megalania (giant monitor lizard) eating his prey, Pleistocene Epoch

Megalania (giant monitor lizard) eating his prey, Pleistocene Epoch, Australia

Background imageVaranidae Collection: Monitor Lizard (Goanna) (Varanus), captive, Australia, Pacific

Monitor Lizard (Goanna) (Varanus), captive, Australia, Pacific

Background imageVaranidae Collection: Illustration, Goulds Monitor or Sand Goanna (Varanus gouldii), side view

Illustration, Goulds Monitor or Sand Goanna (Varanus gouldii), side view

Background imageVaranidae Collection: Illustration, Short-tailed Monitor (Varanus brevicauda), emerging from undergound-dwelling hole

Illustration, Short-tailed Monitor (Varanus brevicauda), emerging from undergound-dwelling hole with insect in its jaws, side view

Background imageVaranidae Collection: Ornate Monitor (Varanus ornatus) adult, resting on log, Ankasa Reserve, Ghana, February

Ornate Monitor (Varanus ornatus) adult, resting on log, Ankasa Reserve, Ghana, February

Background imageVaranidae Collection: Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis) adult, flicking forked tongue

Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis) adult, flicking forked tongue, walking on beach at edge of water, Rinca Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, October

Background imageVaranidae Collection: Perentie (Varanus giganteus) adult, close-up of head, with ticks attached to neck skin

Perentie (Varanus giganteus) adult, close-up of head, with ticks attached to neck skin, Ormiston Gorge, West MacDonnell N.P. West MacDonnell Range, Red Centre, Northern Territory, Australia, September

Background imageVaranidae Collection: Perentie (Varanus giganteus) adult, resting on rock, Ormiston Gorge, West MacDonnell N. P

Perentie (Varanus giganteus) adult, resting on rock, Ormiston Gorge, West MacDonnell N. P
Perentie (Varanus giganteus) adult, resting on rock, Ormiston Gorge, West MacDonnell N.P. West MacDonnell Range, Red Centre, Northern Territory, Australia, September

Background imageVaranidae Collection: Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis) four adults, walking on beach habitat

Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis) four adults, walking on beach habitat, approaching men in kayaks, Komodo N. P
Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis) four adults, walking on beach habitat, approaching men in kayaks, Komodo N.P. Horseshoe Bay, Rinca Island, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Background imageVaranidae Collection: Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis) adult, in shallow water on beach, Komodo N. P

Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis) adult, in shallow water on beach, Komodo N. P
Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis) adult, in shallow water on beach, Komodo N.P. Horseshoe Bay, Rinca Island, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Background imageVaranidae Collection: Komodo Dragon, Varanus komodoensis, perching erect on rock in strong sunlight, side view

Komodo Dragon, Varanus komodoensis, perching erect on rock in strong sunlight, side view

Background imageVaranidae Collection: Komodo Dragon, Varanus komodoensi, standing on rock edge by water, side view

Komodo Dragon, Varanus komodoensi, standing on rock edge by water, side view

Background imageVaranidae Collection: Varanus komodoensis, Komodo dragon

Varanus komodoensis, Komodo dragon
Specimen of a Komodo dragon, the largest species of lizard in the world on display at the Natural History Museum at Tring, part of the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageVaranidae Collection: Spotted Tree Monitor (Varanus timorensis) adult female, descending tree trunk, Western Australia

Spotted Tree Monitor (Varanus timorensis) adult female, descending tree trunk, Western Australia, Australia



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Varanidae, also known as monitor lizards, are a diverse and fascinating group of reptiles. One iconic member is the Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis), which can be seen in this rear view image on Rinca Island. With their massive size and powerful jaws, these dragons are formidable predators. Another impressive species is the Crocodile monitor (Varanus salvadorii) found in New Guinea. This close-up shot showcases its mesmerizing eye, capturing the intensity of its gaze. Living mainly in captivity, it remains a captivating sight for visitors. On the shores of Rinca Island, we witness Komodo dragons with saliva dripping from their mouths. These majestic creatures rule over their territory with an air of dominance and power. The Water monitor (Varanus salvator) from Thailand exhibits its unique portrait while flicking its tongue to sense its surroundings. Known for their adaptability and agility both on land and water they can truly remarkable creatures. In Komodo National Park's habitat lies another stunning image of the mighty Komodo dragon. Its presence evokes awe and respect as it roams freely within this protected area. A Lace monitor lizard (Varanus varius) peeks through a hole in a burnt-out tree trunk revealing just one foot - a glimpse into nature's resilience after destruction. Captured mid-run on Rinca Island is another male Komodo dragon showcasing incredible speed despite their large size. Their ability to move swiftly surprises many observers. The Perentie (Varanus giganteus) uses its forked tongue to detect smells in Alice Springs - an essential tool for survival in harsh desert environments where food may be scarce. Once again, we encounter the Crocodile monitor; this time captured beautifully in portrait form while residing comfortably under human care but originating from New Guinea's wilderness. Rinca Island presents yet another magnificent display diversity with the presence of Komodo dragons.