Monitoring a Monitor!
We went looking for a medium sized reptile today! We found this gorgeous animal and it was so fun to watch!
Date: 4/19
Location: Great Victorian Desert
Sand Goanna Fun Facts:
- Sand goannas are members of the monitor family.
- Sand goannas are burrows. They dig burrows for shelter.
- They are diurnal (active during the day).
- They have forked tongues to help them “smell” the air.
- Sand goannas sense of smell is so good they can find buried prey.
- Sand goannas lay their eggs in a termite mound. The termites keep the eggs warm.
These monitors are so cool to watch! Other members of the monitor family include the famous Komodo dragon!
The Adventures of Ellie and Edmond 
Heh, a use for termites!