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
Solid Rock (Goanna song) insisted on its release to make a statement about the European invasion of Australia. The song was released in September 1982. Australian musicologist, Ian McFarlane, described it as "a damning indictment of the European invasion of Australia." Side A: "Solid Rock" - 4:28 Side B: "Four Weeks Gone" - 5:42 Solid Rock (Goanna song) "Solid Rock" is a song written by Shane Howard and recorded by Australian band Goanna. The song deals with issues of land rights for Indigenous Australians and was released in September 1982 as the lead single from the band's debut studio album, "Spirit of Place". "Solid