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HORN EXPEDITION—REPTILIA. 
Habits. — FouikI aincng heaps of debris in creek beds ; will climb trees when 
pursued. 
Mode of reproduction. —Ova in two series of seven and eight respectively in 
one example. Dimensions of largest, 18 mm. by 10 mm. 
Localities. —Oodnadatta, Charlotte Waters, Opossum Creek, Glen Helen, 
Darvvent Creek, Alice Springs. 
Distribution. —Nicol Bay, Champion Bay (B.M.C.), Murchison District (Elder 
Exped.). 
Moloch, Gray. 
(11) Moloch horridus., Gray. 
Several specimens. 
Habits. —Ground form met with in the open during the day. Sluggish in 
habits. Feeds on ants. 
Mode of reproduction. —About eight eggs laid in late summer. 
Localities. —Met with throughout the Expedition. 
Distribution. —Central and Western Australia, Swan River (B.M.C.), 
Onkaringa Creek, near Everard Range, near Barrow Range, Fraser Range 
(Elder Exped.). 
Varanid.e. 
Varan us, Merrem. 
(1) Varanus ^ipanteus, Gray. Native name, Parenthie. 
One young specimen, 84 cm. In every way typical except that the black 
reticulations of large pattern extend over the whole of the under surfaces of the 
head, trunk, and limbs. Thus the belly is not immaculate as described in the 
type. Pineal cornea distinct, not large. 
Habits. —Found on the rocky hills. Is said to reach eight feet in length. 
Locality, —Alice Springs. 
Distribution. —North coast of Australia (B.M.C.). 
(2) Varanus gouldii, Gray. 
One specimen, 42 cm. Typical in structure and markings. Ground colour of 
head and trunk rusty-brown, of tail and limbs greyish-brown. 
