| ReptileMAP: |
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7070 |
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| Country: |
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Botswana |
| Locus: |
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1823DA |
| Observer: |
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Kennedy David |
| Date of record: |
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2006-01-11 |
| Number of photos: |
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1 |
| Notes: |
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We were alerted to the presence of this Monitor by the alarm calls of Tree Squirrels. As we got closer we heard a continuous series of loud grunts. On sighting the monitor,we noted that it had captured a large bullfrog, which was putting up considerable resistance. Eventually the Monitor disappeared with its trophy into the bush, the bullfrog's cries as it fought for its life continuing undiminished. |
| Last updated: |
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2023-09-27 17:37:27 |
| Sp. code: |
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1230 |
| Species name: |
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Varanus niloticus |
| Common name: |
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Water Monitor |
| Family: |
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Varanidae |
| Record status: |
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ACCEPTED |
| Collector's species id: |
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Water Monitor Varanus niloticus |
| Institution: |
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ADU-UCT |
| Record URL: |
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https://vmus.adu.org.za/?vm=ReptileMAP-7070 |
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• Locus: Summary | Records • Species: Records | Distribution map |
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Comments by the Expert Panel on this record:
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| Comment number: |
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1 |
| By: |
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Megan Loftie-Eaton |
| Comment: |
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| Date: |
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2011-11-02 09:28:39 |
| Species name: |
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Varanus niloticus -- Water Monitor |
| Species code: |
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1230 |
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| Comment number: |
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2 |
| By: |
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Justin Nicolau |
| Comment: |
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Possibly post the same image on SAFAP? |
| Date: |
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2011-11-03 00:15:00 |
| Species name: |
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Varanus niloticus -- Water Monitor |
| Species code: |
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1230 |
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