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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)
Photo Details
| Photo ID | #13141993 |
|---|---|
| Date Taken | |
| Location | N/A |
| Photographer | Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto |
| Category | Human Interest |
| Copyright | © 2025 NurPhoto - Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto |
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