Nature quest: Majestic bengal monitor

A monitor lizard crawling out of a crevice in the Beelpabla area of Khulna's Dumuria. Called "Guisaap" in Bangla, these Bengal monitor lizards eat frogs, mice, fish, small animals and even snakes. They are usually found in cropland, bushes, forests, and even in the yards of rural homes. Loss of habitat and mindless hunting of these once-abundant creatures have left their numbers dwindling.
 

Photo: Habibur Rahman