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Traeholt C., . Notes on the water monitor Varanus salvator as scavenger. pp. 345-353. ISSN 0025-1291
Abstract
Contrary to common belief the water monitor Varanus salvator does not normally feed on carrion but prefers to capture live prey. Individuals are able to follow a scent trail and scent a rotten carcass up to 100 m away. They only feed on carrion if found within their home range and will normally not venture out of this area even when they can smell a carcass nearby. Water monitors prefer a fresh carcass to a rotten one. An individual feeding on carrion can easily be made to leave the carrion and hunt a moving prey. Hatchlings were not found to feed on carrion
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Abstract
Contrary to common belief the water monitor Varanus salvator does not normally feed on carrion but prefers to capture live prey. Individuals are able to follow a scent trail and scent a rotten carcass up to 100 m away. They only feed on carrion if found within their home range and will normally not venture out of this area even when they can smell a carcass nearby. Water monitors prefer a fresh carcass to a rotten one. An individual feeding on carrion can easily be made to leave the carrion and hunt a moving prey. Hatchlings were not found to feed on carrion
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| Item Type: | Article |
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| Additional Information: | Summary (En) |
| AGROVOC Term: | LAGARTO |
| AGROVOC Term: | HABITOS ALIMENTARIOS |
| AGROVOC Term: | CAZA |
| AGROVOC Term: | DEPREDADORES |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan |
| Last Modified: | 24 Apr 2025 05:56 |
| URI: | http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/20697 |
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