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Daniel Bennett's talk was truely awe-inspiring. I found it to be incredibly enjoyable. Hopefully he will get some more support after that presentation he did last night.

For those people that didn't know about the talk, Daniel discussed some things from his book, "The savannah monitor lizard, the truth about Varanus exaanthematicus" which included ecology and the problem of importation for the pet trade. Then, he took a turn and talked about one of his other projects, The Grays monitor lizard. One of the few monitor lizard that lives on a diet of fruits and snails. Absolutely fasicinating.

For more info, you can check out Daniel's site http://www.mampam.com or the NCHS site http://www.norcalherp.com

I just cannot believe I was rewarded by seeing his presentation. It was wonderful. Thanks again NCHS.
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I also Applaud Daniel's talk last night - he revealed things on V. exanthematicus/Ghana not mentioned in his book, and the pet trade and so on....illumination of V. olivaceus was truly inspiring and revealing about how critically threatened this animal is in Philippines, in addition to V. dumerilii found in P.I.(a possible transplant?) as well and another herbivorous-Varanus species there!

Many Thanks Daniel, and NCHS,
mark bayless

We are very lucky to have such a remarkable individual take time out his tremendously busy schedule to stop by our little town! Thank you Daniel, for all that youve done, are doing, and continue to do in your research. You are owed more thatnks than can possibly be given in this post!

Take care,

Michelle, and the gang