Perentie (Varanus giganeus)

Perentie (Varanus giganeus)

The Perentie can grow up to 2.5 metres in length, making it the second largest lizard in the world. The largest is the Komodo Dragon found in Indonesia. Perentie are able to stand on their back legs and tail to gain a better view of their surrounding habitat.

Perentie (Varanus giganeus)

They forage for food or wait for small mammals, birds or reptiles to come to them.

Perentie (Varanus giganeus)