Present Status of Three Monitor Lizards (Varanus bengalensis, V. flavescens and V. salvator) in the Sunderbans

Sunderbans is one of the important biosphere reserve's and a world heritage site too. They cover of about 9630 sq/km, out of which 4264 sq/km holds mangrove forest and an area of 1330.1 sq/km is designated as core area. It has more than 106 Islands. It is one of the largest wetland ecosystems with number of rivers, rivulets and creeks. It is home for a rich and varied fauna and flora and also a feeding and breeding ground for the nesting water monitor and also is the ground for Olive Ridley Turtle.