Green Tree Monitor

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Description

Range & Habitat

Found In: Australia, Indonesia, and New Guinea Palm/Forests, mangrove swamps, and cacao plantations

Behavior

Diet

Carnivore. Diet consists of a variety of insects. However, they can also consume small amphibians, lizards, birds, and mammals

Conservation

The exotic pet trade is the major threat to this species

Fun Facts

• Females of this species will sometimes lay their eggs in termite mounds, as the temperature and moisture conditions are ideal for incubation