GOANNA

by Zac
English Name: goanna
Scientific Name: Varanus gouldii
Arrernte Name: kere arlewatyerre
Luritja Name: rumiya

DESCRIPTION
The Goanna is like the perentie but called the goanna, and the Goanna is smaller than the Perentie. And they have different patterns on their skin.

HABITAT
The goanna lives in the plains or sandhill habitats.

COLLECTING AND EATING
You can catch the goanna in trees or on the ground. When they're in trees you throw a stick at them. If they're in the ground you might have to dig it out of the ground. If you want to cook the Goanna throw it on to burning flames to singe the skin. Cook them in ashes (put them over the ashes). If it is pregnant lay it on its belly so the eggs do not burst.