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Perentie

Scientific Name: Varanus giganteus

Conservation Status:

Least Concern IUCN Red List

About

Australia’s largest lizard is the perentie. It is cousins with the Komodo dragon, the largest lizard in the world.

Location Within the Zoo

You’ll find this animal at the Dragons of Komodo habitat in Australia.

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