The Los Angeles Zoo has successfully hatched two baby perentie lizards (Varanus giganteus), the first time the species has been bred there. Perentie lizards are native to Australia and are one of the world's largest lizards. The baby lizards are doing well and will be raised off-exhibit in a controlled environment.
This photo provided by the Los Angeles Zoo shows a perentie lizard hatching Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, as the zoo celebrates the successful hatching of two, healthy perentie lizard s . LOS ANGELES — Two new baby lizards have hatched at the Los Angeles Zoo , the first of their species to be bred there, zoo officials said Thursday.
“It is incredibly rewarding for our team to experience success breeding this species,” zoo curator Byron Wusstig said in a statement. “This species is not endangered, but it is rarely seen in zoo settings outside of Australia.” Zoo officials said the baby lizards are doing well, eating, and being closely observed by staff. They will be raised off-exhibit in a controlled environment in their early stages of life. Visitors can see the father in the zoo’s Australia section by the Komodo dragon habitat.
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