Title
A Novel Underwater Foraging Behavior Observed in Varanus prasinus at the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo
Author(s)
Shuter, A. D.
Published
2014
Publisher
Biawak
Abstract
Varanus prasinus is a medium-sized arboreal varanid lizard that, while well-represented in captivity, remains enigmatic in the wild. Observations of this species in the wild have been scarce, and most of what is known about its behavior has come from observations of captive animals. This article describes an unusual underwater foraging behavior observed in a V. prasinus specimen kept at the Bronx Zoo. Given how little is presently known about the behavioral capabilities of this species, this behavior potentially adds yet another layer to the range of behaviors already observed in these lizards.
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PUB15343