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Is the coast clear?
This Lace Monitor approached the water hole very gingerly, as on his previous visit another, larger one appeared and chased him off.

He peeked over the top of a rock before going on to have a drink.
Habitat
Rainforest waterhole
Location
Toowoomba Shire, Queensland, Australia
Date taken
23 October 2019
Scientific name
Varanus varius
Equipment used
Nikon Coolpix P900
I suppose you could say
that he was monitoring
the situation, D. (ouch!).
A fab shot of this lizard.
 
Great shot Delia, they're such 'cool' guys..........thanks for sharing!
 
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Great study of this fascinating reptile, Delia ... well narrated ... tfs ...
 
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A beautifully detailed closeup of this peaking Monitor D!
 

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