Varanus salvator in Bangkok / Stadt

[azor]

Irgendwie habe ich im Hinterkopf mal einen Artikel zu Varanus salvator im Innenstadtbereich
von Bangkok ( insbesondere Lumpini Park) in den Händen gehabt zu haben.
Ich finde nur leider nicht heraus von wann und wo ?
Ich habe die Tiere dort selbst schon bewundern dürfen würde aber gerne weiter recherchieren.
Kann mir Jemand auf die Sprünge helfen ?

Danke im Voraus !

[Martin H.]

http://scholar.google.de/scholar?q=V...hl=de&as_sdt=0



Biawak, 4(4), pp. 128-131 © 2010 by International Varanid Interest group
Mammal-like Feeding Behavior of Varanus salvator and its Conservational Implications
MIcHAEL STANNER

Abstract:
the sequence of a 70-minutes observation of a Varanus salvator feeding on a suckermouth catfish (Hypostomus plecostomus) in Lumpini Park, Bangkok, Thailand is described. The monitor tore off chunks of meat with its jaws, using its forefeet for assistance. After a large amount of the fish had been eaten, the monitor separated the hind part of the fish and swallowed it anterio-posteriorly. The conservational aspects of this feeding behavior are discussed.

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http://www.monitor-lizards.net/news/...o4.pdf#page=21




Biawak, 3(4), pp. 134-143 © 2009 by International Varanid Interest Group
Geographical Distribution and Regional Variation of Varanus salvator macromaculatus in Thailand

Abstract:
The geographical distribution of Varanus salvator macromaculatus in Thailand has not been accurately recorded in previously published literature, which has either concluded it is present throughout Thailand or absent only from northern-most Northern Thailand. Here, the geographical distribution is mapped out for Thailand and Laos using documented localities and the findings of this study. Our findings show that V. salvator macromaculatus is absent from most of Northern and nearly all of Northeastern Thailand; it is further described for adjacent countries. The geographical variation of V. salvator macromaculatus is recorded and discussed, which can be of aid to biologists and wildlife trade enforcement officials in order to protect the species from the illegal wildlife trade.

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http://www.varanidae.org/Vol3_No4_Cota_et_al.pdf

[azor]

Danke ! Das war zwar nicht der Artikel den ich im Kopf hatte ( der war in deutsch )
aber dennoch sehr interessant. Mal ne echte Alternative zum tauben füttern im Park.