Goanna

/ɡˈəʊnə/

/ɡˈoʊnə/

[noun]

Goanna

[NOUN]

a common name for various species of monitor lizards found in Australia, known for their powerful limbs and sharp claws

synonyms : bungarra

What is a "goanna"?

A goanna, also known as the monitor lizard, is a large reptile found in various parts of the world, including Australia, Asia, and Africa. They have a long, muscular body, strong claws, and a forked tongue. Goanas are known for their excellent climbing and swimming abilities, as well as their voracious appetite, often feeding on small mammals, birds, eggs, and even carrion. They play a significant role in their ecosystems as predators and scavengers.

Examples

1. It's got a goanna, a road train and an eagle.

2. So I am goanna to apply this formula exactly here.

3. When fully grown, the goanna is capable of killing koalas and small kangaroos.

4. And just to give you a sampling of the types of economic decisions we tend to think about, do you hunt for goanna, which are these monitor lizards that live in the desert of Western Australia, or do you a hunt for hill kangaroo?