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∙ 14y agoThe goanna is a native Australian reptile. One variety of central Australia is known as the perentie by the indigenous people.
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Are goannas endangered?
Goannas, which are large monitor lizards of Australia, are not endangered. However, due to increased numbers of cane toads in the "Top end" (far northern region of the Northern Territory), which are poisonous to any goannas which try to eat them, there are fears that goannas will soon be endangered in that region.
Do lizards live in Australia?
There are over 520 species of lizards in Australia. They include various species of monitor lizard which are known as goannas, including the perentie; blue tongue lizard; bearded dragon; frill neck lizard; numerous skinks; stumpy tail lizaards; thorny devils; eastern water dragons; native and non-native geckoes; and legless lizards (which are quite different from snakes).
What eats a Goanna?
Goannas were a favourite food of the original indigenous inhabitants of Australia, and some peoples of inland Australia still eat them. Dingoes might sometimes eat them, and wedgetail eagles and other large birds of prey will also. Generally, however, goannas are predators of other creatures.
Are cheetahs native to Australia?
No. Cheetahs are not native to Australia.
Are goldfish native to Australia?
No. Goldfish are not native to Australia.
Is the goanna threatened or endangered?
No. Goannas, which are large monitor lizards of Australia, are neither threatened nor endangered. However, due to increased numbers of cane toads in the "Top end" (far northern region of the Northern Territory), which are poisonous to any goannas which try to eat them, there are fears that goannas will soon be endangered in that region.
Is the brolga native to Australia?
yes the brolga is native to Australia
Are otters not native to Australia?
No. Otters are not native to Australia. Apart from the occasional zoo, there are no otters in Australia.
What is Australia's native rabbit?
No rabbit of any kind is native to Australia.
Are greyhounds native to australia?
no, grey hounds arent native to Australia
Are boronia trees native to Australia?
The boronia is a plant that is native to Australia.
Is the koala native to Australia?
Yes. The koala is native to Australia alone.
