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
Kardinya, Western Australia Kardinya, Western Australia Kardinya is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located within the City of Melville. The suburb is home to under 10,000 people, including many international students due to its proximity to Murdoch University. The word "Kardinya" is believed to be of Aboriginal origin, meaning "the place of the Karda" (racehorse goanna), although it is also recognised as an Aboriginal word for "sunrise". Much of the area was originally farmland, dating back to the early 1900s. Welby Vineyard, established in 1922 by George Welby, which was the City of Melville's solitary winery, was built on what is now