3 New Lizard Species Discovered in Australia–Including Stunning Orange-Headed Rock Monitor

3 New Lizard Species Discovered in Australia–Including Stunning Orange-Headed Rock Monitor

Why this story matters: In this week’s highlight of positive developments, we look at a story that reminds us that progress is a choice we make every day through our actions, our innovations, and our refusal to settle for the status quo. Quick summary: This story highlights recent developments related to australia, showing how constructive action can lead to meaningful results. Orange-headed rock monitor lizard (Varanus umbra) on savannah in north Queensland -Supplied by Stephen Zozaya These days, when scientists announce they’ve discovered a new species of animal, it’s usually some miniature frog or deep sea isopod. But check out this Varanus umbra, a never-before-described species of rock monitor, and he’s a real lookah’ Dr. Stephen Zozaya, a research fellow at the Australian National University, described the shock he and his colleagues experienced when seeing the animal for the first time to ABC News AU. Would you like to read more good news about Australia , Reptiles , Hope , Discovery , …