monitor lizard

ˈmɒnɪtər ˈlɪzərd
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Translation of monitor lizard into German

Noun

1.

zoology

large tropical reptile with a long tail and tongue
  • The monitor lizard basked in the sun on a large rock..Der Waran sonnte sich auf einem großen Felsen.
2.

biological classification

TECH.
large carnivorous lizard of family Varanidae
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  • The monitor lizard is a skilled hunter.Der Waran ist ein geschickter Jäger.
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  • monitor lizard: large tropical reptile with a long tail and tongue
    (zoology) Waran
  • monitor lizard: large carnivorous lizard of family Varanidae
    (biological classification) Waran

Synonyms and analogies of monitor lizard in English

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Examples of monitor lizard in a sentence

  • The zookeeper fed the monitor lizard its daily meal.
  • A monitor lizard basked on the sunlit rock.
  • The zoo's monitor lizard exhibit is fascinating.

Translations of "monitor lizard" in Context ordered by category and frequency

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I carefully observed the monitor lizard as it hunted in the dense foliage.

Ich beobachtete den Waran aufmerksam, wie er im dichten Laub jagte.

An unexpected encounter with a monitor lizard startled the hikers on the trail.

Ein unerwartetes Treffen mit einem Waran erschreckte die Wanderer auf dem Pfad.

While swimming, I spotted a monitor lizard lurking at the water's edge.

Beim Schwimmen entdeckte ich einen Waran, der am Wasserufer lauerte.

A monitor lizard slithered through the underbrush, searching for insects to eat.

Ein Waran schlängelte sich durch das Unterholz auf der Suche nach Insekten zum Fressen.

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monitor lizard: Examples and translations in context

In many cultures, the monitor lizard is regarded with both fear and fascination.

In vielen Kulturen wird der Waran sowohl mit Angst als auch mit Faszination betrachtet.

In tropical forests, the monitor lizard often climbs trees to hunt for food.

In tropischen Wäldern klettert der Waran oft auf Bäume, um nach Futter zu suchen.

In documentaries, the monitor lizard is often shown as a skilled predator.

In Dokumentationen wird der Waran oft als geschickter Jäger gezeigt.

Kids were thrilled to see a monitor lizard darting across the path in the park.

Die Kinder waren begeistert, einen Waran über den Pfad im Park huschen zu sehen.

The local wildlife expert shared interesting facts about the monitor lizard's behavior.

Der örtliche Wildtierexperte teilte interessante Fakten über das Verhalten des Warans mit.

My neighbor keeps a monitor lizard as a pet, and it's surprisingly friendly.

Mein Nachbar hält einen Waran als Haustier, und er ist überraschend zutraulich.

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