Borneo earless monitor lizard (Lanthanotus borneensis) is a rare semi aquatic reptile native to the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. It is the only living species in its family Lanthanotidae and is known for its dragon like appearance, short limbs and lack of external ears. These lizards are endangered due to habitat loss and they live near rocky streams and marshes in lowland rainforests. #borneo #earless #monitor #lanthanotusborneensis #rare #semiaquatic #reptile #lizard #exotic #indonesia

Explaining All Animals on Instagram: "Follow @explaining.animals to learn everything about animals one post at a time 🧠🔥 The baby alligator, even at just three months old, begins to demonstrate one of the most iconic predatory behaviors in the reptile world — the death roll. This instinctive movement, a powerful spinning motion used by adult alligators to subdue and tear apart prey, emerges early as a crucial part of the young reptile’s development. At this stage, the baby gator isn’t hunting