Premium Framed Print : Mertens Water Monitor - Found along small streams and creeks in tropical northern Australia. Often seen sunning on exposed rocks. Superb swimmer, eating fish, frogs, shrimps and crabs in the Wet Season. Can hold breath for several minutes
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Mertens Water Monitor - Found along small streams and creeks in tropical northern Australia. Often seen sunning on exposed rocks. Superb swimmer, eating fish, frogs, shrimps and crabs in the Wet Season. Can hold breath for several minutes
DH-3462
Mertens Water Monitor Lizard
Manning Gorge, Kimberleys, Western Australia.
Varanus mertensi
Found along small streams and creeks in tropical northern Australia. Often seen sunning on exposed rocks. Superb swimmer, eating fish, frogs, shrimps and crabs in the Wet Season. Can hold breath for several minutes. In the Dry Season when streams become pools or dry up completely they eat insects, birds eggs, spiders ants, small mammals and carrion. Lay 10-14 eggs in burrows 50cm deep. Eggs hatch from 182-316 days depending on the temperature.
Don Hadden
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Lizard Lizards Mertens Amphibians And Reptiles
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 26.4cm (15.6" x 10.4")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
Meet the Ultimate Survivor - DH-3462, the Mertens Water Monitor!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this photo print, we witness the incredible adaptability of DH-3462, a true Aussie superstar. With its sleek and scaly physique, this water monitor reigns supreme in tropical northern Australia. Whether it's basking lazily on sun-kissed rocks or gracefully gliding through crystal-clear streams, DH-3462 is a sight to behold. This reptilian marvel boasts an impressive swimming prowess and can hold its breath for minutes at a time – talk about aquatic skills! But wait, there's more! When the dry season strikes and water sources dwindle, our resourceful friend doesn't fret. It switches up its menu from fishy delights to an eclectic mix of insects, birds' eggs (a gourmet treat!), spiders, ants, small mammals (watch out!) and even carrion – truly a versatile palate. And let's not forget about parenthood! DH-3462 takes great care in ensuring future generations by laying 10-14 precious eggs deep within burrows. Patience is key as these little ones take their sweet time to hatch anywhere between 182 to 316 days depending on temperature – talk about anticipation! So next time you find yourself exploring Manning Gorge in Western Australia's Kimberleys region, keep your eyes peeled for our scaly superstar DH-3462. Just remember not to mention commercial use; after all, this wild wonder deserves nothing but admiration
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