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UKPerentie
/pˈɛɹɛnti/
/pˈɛɹɛnti/Perentie
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the largest monitor lizard species in Australia, known for its impressive size, sharp claws, and powerful tail
What is a "perentie"?
A perentie is a large monitor lizard native to Australia, known for its impressive size and powerful build. It can reach lengths of up to 2.5 meters, making it the largest monitor lizard in Australia. The perentie has a distinctive pattern of scales and a strong, agile body that allows it to move swiftly across various terrains. It is an opportunistic predator, feeding on a variety of prey including small mammals, birds, reptiles, and insects. The perentie plays an important ecological role in its ecosystem and is revered by Indigenous Australian cultures for its significance in their mythology and traditions.
Examples
1. The perentie is native to Australia, reaching lengths of over two metres.
2. To give you guys an idea of scale, the perentie can be as much as eight feet in length.
3. But, the perentie specifically, and we're talking about the largest lizard in Australia.
4. But, aside from the sand monitor, aside from the lace monitor, the target that we didn't manage to hit the first time to Australia, was the perentie.
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