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3 monitor lizards fight for dominance at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, leaving 1 bloody

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The brawl lasted well over two hours.
By Bryan Quek - 20 Aug 2025, 3:11 pm
Monitor lizards engage in royal rumble at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, fight went on for hours
Visitors to Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve (SBWR) usually expect serene walks, migratory birds, and the occasional reptile sighting. But for one lucky regular, a trip to the reserve turned into front-row seats for a “royal rumble” fight, starring three feuding monitor lizards.On 16 Aug, Mr Hemanth Kumar Tholappa, a frequent visitor to the reserve, was drawn to loud thrashing noises coming from the lake beside the SBWR’s Visitor Centre.
To his shock, the 56-year-old spotted three monitor lizards locked in a fierce battle for dominance and captured the entire showdown on camera