In Indonesia, this reptile is known by many names. Generally, is known as Biawak Air or Biawak Air Asia (Varanus salvator)
As the name implies, These reptiles are often found in water areas, such as rivers and swamps during the day. It also very good at swimming and climbing trees.
The main food Its is squirrels, mice, birds, small reptiles, frogs, fish and river crabs. Sometimes these lizards also steal crocodile eggs or turtle eggs as well as carcasses and ungas for prey.
