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The Gray's monitor (Varanus olivaceus) is a large (180 cm, >9 kg) monitor lizard known only from lowland dipterocarp forest in southern Luzon, Catanduanes, and Polillo Island, all islands in the Philippines.
The butaan is one of the largest lizards in Asia, growing up to five feet in length from nose to tail and weighing up to 20 pounds. Olive green and gray banding provides cryptic coloration that helps these lizards blend into their surroundings and avoid detection.
The Gray's monitor (Varanus olivaceus) is a large (180 cm, >9 kg) monitor lizard known only from lowland dipterocarp forest in southern Luzon, Catanduanes, and Polillo Island, all islands in the Philippines.
The Gray's monitor (Varanus olivaceus) is a large (180 cm,>9 kg) monitor lizard known only from lowland dipterocarp forest in southern Luzon, Catanduanes, and Polillo Island, all islands in the Philippines. It is also known as Gray's monitor lizard, butaan, and ornate monitor.
Mar 22, 2023 · In today's video, we dive into the gray's monitor! a giant fruit eating monitor from the Philippines, and uncover some incredible facts about them, as well a...
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Aug 2, 2016 · The Gray’s monitor lizard is native to the Philippines, specifically from the Luzon, Catanduanes, and Polillo Islands. They are known locally as butaan. The Gray's monitor lizards live in trees and are very shy. In the wild, the lizard eats pandan fruit and other tropical fruits, making it unique in the world of Varanus lizards.
The Gray's monitor is a large monitor lizard known only from lowland dipterocarp forest in southern Luzon, Catanduanes, and Polillo Island, all islands in the Philippines. It is also known as Gray's monitor lizard, butaan, and ornate monitor.
