Hi everyone,
I'm an avid lizard keeper from Brisbane, who is also a zoology student doing post-grad research on Varanids at University of Qld. I'm looking into the evolution of the carrying system of monitors (backbone/muscular anatomy), and how this effects their locomotion (biomechanics/kinematics).
If any monitor keepers out there have photos or ideally video footage of their pets being active (running, standing on hind legs or climbing), I'd really appreciate having a look, as measurements can be made from such footage.
Also, if anyone happens to have/know of a monitor that for any reason passes away over the next 6-10 months (an awful thought I know), but you can dedicate their body to scientific research which will help understand more about their evolutionary history and why some species of monitor are becoming rarer in the wild.
Thanks heaps.
Elspeth
I'm an avid lizard keeper from Brisbane, who is also a zoology student doing post-grad research on Varanids at University of Qld. I'm looking into the evolution of the carrying system of monitors (backbone/muscular anatomy), and how this effects their locomotion (biomechanics/kinematics).
If any monitor keepers out there have photos or ideally video footage of their pets being active (running, standing on hind legs or climbing), I'd really appreciate having a look, as measurements can be made from such footage.
Also, if anyone happens to have/know of a monitor that for any reason passes away over the next 6-10 months (an awful thought I know), but you can dedicate their body to scientific research which will help understand more about their evolutionary history and why some species of monitor are becoming rarer in the wild.
Thanks heaps.
Elspeth
