Indian Monitor lizard eggs discovered in Mulund, incubated, and safely released

Updated On: 29 May, 2025 10:59 AM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

The collaborative efforts of the Maharashtra Forest Department and Mumbai-based NGO RAWW have brought new hope for the conservation of Indian monitor lizards. (Pics/ RAWW)

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The collaborative efforts of the Maharashtra Forest Department and Mumbai-based NGO RAWW have brought new hope for the conservation of Indian monitor lizards. (Pics/ RAWW)

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The forest department handed these over to RAWW for incubation under controlled conditions

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After 114 days of careful monitoring, five Indian monitor lizards successfully hatched and were released back into their natural habitat

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The remaining five eggs were found to be infertile and were disposed of as per protocol

<p>The incubation process was overseen by zoologist Chinmay Joshi, who evaluated the eggs and created artificial conditions to ensure successful hatching</p>

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The incubation process was overseen by zoologist Chinmay Joshi, who evaluated the eggs and created artificial conditions to ensure successful hatching

<p>The Indian monitor lizard is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. Any trade involving the species or its body parts is a punishable offence under the Act</p>

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The Indian monitor lizard is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. Any trade involving the species or its body parts is a punishable offence under the Act

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