Varanus priscus (a.k.a. Megalania)
Varanus priscus: Research Database Varanidae · Pleistocene (~2 MYA – 40,000 YA) · Australia Research Note: Varanus priscus (historically known as Megalania) was a giant monitor lizard — the largest terrestrial lizard known to have existed in Australia. Originally named Megalania prisca in 1859 by Owen, it was later reclassified into the living genus Varanus. … Read more