Earless monitor lizards: The earless monitor lizard is an amazing creature, whose mystery scientists are trying to understand. This lizard looks like a mini dragon-like reptile. It has no ears. These is so rare that it It is called the ‘Holy Grail’ of Herpetology. Let us tell you that Herpetology is that branch of science in which reptiles and amphibians are studied.
Why is this lizard amazing?: According to the report of Live Science, the scientific name of the earless monitor lizard is Lanthanotus borneensis. This species is the only known member of its family Lanthenotidae, which means that researchers have not found any similar species to date.
Can be up to 1.6 feet long
earless monitor The lizard can grow up to 1.6 feet (50 cm) longWith a thin body, short limbs and a tail, they can catch things. There are no external ears in their head, hence it has been named earless minitor lizard. They close their lower eyelids underwater. Scientists still don’t know much about these mysterious lizards.
The earless monitor lizard (Lanthanotus borneensis) is a semiaquatic, brown lizard native to the Southeast Asian island of Borneo. It is the only living species in the family Lanthanotidae and their appearance recalls that of a real life dragon. https://t.co/gZ1e2y7vq9 pic.twitter.com/9DpvRooiGE
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An article about these lizards was published in Herpetological Review in 2013, according to which earless lizards spend their day on the banks and under rocky rivers and come out at night to search for food on land and water.
The earless monitor lizard is endangered. According to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, these lizards found in the island of Borneo are in danger due to deforestation and illegal pet trade. these lizards Eats earthworms, crustaceans and fish. Let us tell you that Borneo is the third largest island in the world and the largest island in Asia. It is located in the Malay Archipelago of Southeast Asia.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: November 5, 2023, 19:01 IST