Goanna Goanna A goanna is any of several Australian monitor lizards of the genus "Varanus", as well as certain species from Southeast Asia. Around 30 species of goanna are known, 25 of which are found in Australia. This varied group of carnivorous reptiles ranges greatly in size and fills several ecological niches. The goanna features prominently in Aboriginal mythology and Australian folklore. Being predatory lizards, goannas are often quite large, or at least bulky, with sharp teeth and claws. The largest is the perentie ("V. giganteus"), which can grow over in length. Not all goannas are gargantuan. Pygmy goannas may be
Dirty Creature fourth week on chart. Dirty Creature "Dirty Creature is a single from New Zealand art rock group Split Enz's seventh album "Time and Tide". It was written by Tim Finn, Nigel Griggs and Neil Finn and released as the forthcoming album's lead single in March 1982. Tim Finn had been suffering from panic attacks at the time, and co-wrote the song as a relief for his condition. The song entered the New Zealand top 40 chart at 7 on 25 April 1982 and spent 18 weeks in the charts, peaking at 3. In Australia, it debuted at 26 and peaked