KOTA KINABALU: The hardy monitor lizards, popularly known to Malaysians as biawak, though found in abundance across Borneo, are in need of a stable forest environment for them to harness their full biological functions.
Scientists studying the monitor lizards living within the Kinabatangan floodplains and those around the oil palm plantations found that their biological functions were fully fulfilled when they were within natural forest habitats.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!