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28 April 2025
The Sand Goanna – a rare reptile

GOANNAS, also known as monitors, are the largest species of lizards that occur in Australia.

Two species are found in North East Victoria – the more commonly seen Tree Goanna, or Lace Monitor, and the rarely encountered Sand Goanna, or Gould's Monitor.

Sand Goannas are typically inhabitants of the drier arid and semi–arid parts of Australia and occur at the edge of their range here in northern...

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