“There’s danger in this urban paradise.” Huge carnivorous lizards stalk this popular city park alongside humans

BBC Wildlife Magazine·Feb 24

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A popular city park is reportedly home to huge carnivorous lizards that coexist with humans. The lizards' behavior has been observed, with one incident involving an opossum fighting off a lizard to protect its babies. It is unclear if these lizards are found only in this city park or are part of a larger population that spans other areas, including possibly other countries.

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