Perentie Goanna
The Perentie Goanna is the largest lizard in Australia. It is native to the deserts of South Australia, Western Australia, Queensland and the Northern Territory. Their habitat consists of gorges and rocky outcroppings. The lizard prefers remote places with little human interference. The Perentie Goanna can grow to 8 ft 2 in and weigh up to 33 lb. They hunt insects, fish, smaller lizards, rabbits, and rats. The larger ones hunt wombats, dingoes, and kangaroos. When threatened, the lizard will either run or freeze flat on the ground, a behavior typical of goannas.
