Monitor lizards, also known in Australia as goannas, are some of the most iconic reptiles on the continent. Their lineage not only survived the mass extinction that ended the reign of non-avian dinosaurs but also gave rise to the largest living lizards on earth. Head to the link in bio for the full article. ✍️ Roy Ebel, @museumsvictoria and @theconversation.aunz 📸 Roy Ebel About the author: Roy Ebel is a PhD Candidate in Evolutionary Biology at Museums Victoria Research Institute | Australian G

7.4K views · 116 reactions | Although we may like to venture out into the cold, the ectothermic lizards in Australia: Wild Extremes are just fine lounging on exhibit. Ectotherms are "cold-blooded" animals whose body temperature varies depending on the surrounding environment. | National Aquarium | Facebook