Editorial photo #13141990 Human Interest

Varanus Bengalensis - Bengal Monitor - Animal India

A Bengal monitor lizard (Varanus bengalensis) climbs to the top of a weed to bask on a cool day, blending with the forest vegetation in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on December 30, 2025. The large terrestrial reptile is protected under India's Wildlife (Protection) Act but is often hunted for use in traditional remedies. (Photo by Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13141990
Date taken: 30 December 2025
Location: —
Photographer: Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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