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3. Beata Ujvari, Research Associate

Goanna 32

Goanna number 32, Varaunus panoptes, (this species has not got an English vernacular name). We have been studying this species during the last five years at our study site in the Northern Territory. During this time we have radio-tracked 25 adult male goannas. Prior to the arrival of the highly toxic cane toad (Bufo marinus) to our study area in October 2005 only two goannas died during three years of tracking. However, between October 2005 and August 2006 all of radio-tracked lizards were found dead (including our old mate #32) after attempting to feed on the toads.

 

Overall Winner of ICB Photocompetition 2006