Chapter 488: Reluctant to Leave
Tail?
Everyone felt it was a little ridiculous.
The swaying and rustling sounds of the large leaves just now made them think for a moment that some giant creature was approaching, and might suddenly jump out and scare them.
The result is a long, thin tail that is shaking from side to side?
Seeing this long and slender tail, many people immediately thought of the footprints that Bifang had discovered before.
[Is this a water monitor? ]
[I think so...I went out for a day, I don't know what I did]
[What a long tail! I hate reptiles the most]
The second largest lizard in the world, second only to the Komodo dragon, has a ferocious temperament and, except for its slightly smaller size, it once made the audience think it was a ferocious beast.
But looking at this, he doesn't seem very smart?
At this time, the water monitor lizard that had just stuck out its tail seemed unaware that its butt had been seen by millions of people. It was still shaking its tail and trying to drag something in the bushes.
Even Bifang became curious. Judging from the tail, his judgment was correct. This was a lizard, and in the entire Chinese territory, the only one that could grow to such a big size was the water monitor lizard.
What is it doing?
After more than ten seconds, the answer finally appeared. After a fierce drag, the water monitor lizard finally showed its full body, and its appearance was almost a smaller version of the Komodo dragon.
But unlike the loess-colored Kelong, this water monitor was covered in dust and looked almost pure black. Its five sharp claws could easily leave holes and footprints in the soft soil.
Under the high-definition live broadcast of the drone, the audience can clearly see the fine scales and leather-like texture on its body.
In fact, the skin of water monitor lizard can indeed be made into leather bags, leather shoes, watch straps, etc. For a long time, people have been buying the leather of water monitor lizard at high prices in the market.
This has also led to many people hunting wild round-nosed monitors, causing the number of water monitors to decline significantly in recent hundreds of years.
[Oh my god, another national first, Lao Fang’s live broadcast room is almost becoming an animal world]
[There are so many animals in the rainforest. I have never heard of what Lao Fang said.]
[The animal world is missing a boss named Fang]
What is it doing?
After finally getting out of the bushes, the monitor lizard shook off the fallen leaves on its head, lowered its head and bit something, continuing to drag it. At this time, under the setting sun, Bi Fang could finally vaguely see that it was a round grass nest with white particles flashing inside...
Is that... an egg?
The audience can see more clearly through the perspective of the drone that what the water monitor lizard is biting is a grass nest that looks like a bird's nest. In the middle of the grass nest, dozens of yellow-white round eggs are crowded together, reflecting a unique luster in the sun.
As if it finally realized that something was wrong, the water monitor lizard let go of the grass nest, raised its head, sniffed the air, and turned its head towards the shack.
When it saw this, it was stunned and stood there motionless, turning its head from time to time, as if wondering why the original shack had suddenly changed and a wall had appeared.
[Hahaha, I've tried really hard not to laugh out loud]
[Water monitor: What's going on? How come there's a wall suddenly? Where's my home? How come my big home is gone? ]
[Damn, is it trying to move to Lao Fang's shelter? It's quite picky.]
[If I were you, I would move too. I would have food and drink, and I could also shelter from the wind and rain. Wouldn’t that be nice? ]
In the office, Zhou Weisheng said with emotion: "Water monitors are rare to begin with, but I didn't expect to encounter one laying eggs. Normally we can't find one even if we try to find one. What luck."
Many times, the staff of their nature reserve would search for a creature with a certain goal in mind, and they might not find any clues even after ten days or half a month. But sometimes, the creature they have been waiting for might be just around the corner.
The feeling of happiness at that time was incomparable, and it was also the happiest moment in this job.
Bifang also laughed. He finally understood why the water monitor lizard had been here for a long time, had food and water, and suddenly disappeared for such a long time.
Is it love that you have moved back home?
Do you want to bring the kid along too?
"Water monitors often lay eggs in caves on the shore or in tree holes from June to July. It seems we have encountered another one , but this one has already given birth."
Bifang pinched his eyebrows, not knowing what to say. This was the first time he had seen such a situation.
[Could it be that they realized that Boss Fang is a gynecologist? Funny]
[Really awesome, another rare series]
[It’s because Mr. Fang runs the shelter too well]
[Why do I always run into some pregnant animals?]
"It's normal. In the summer, the temperature is high, the rainfall is abundant, and the food is plentiful. Animals will basically choose to lay eggs at this time. Isn't there a saying that goes, spring is here, and it's here again... ahem, right?"
Bifang coughed twice, which could only be understood but not expressed in words.
Generally, animals look for mates in the spring and lay eggs in the summer, which can ensure the survival rate of their offspring. Those with long gestation periods also look for mates in the winter. The relationship between animals is much simpler. They don't need houses or cars. If they fall in love with each other, they will just hide in the grass and reproduce.
"Anyone who has ever kept a pet at home should know that as long as you don't sterilize it and don't restrict its freedom of movement, it will definitely bring you a litter of kittens and puppies every year."
That's why most female creatures found in the summer give birth to young.
What's more, this is a place like the rainforest where the biological density is extremely high. We can only say that Bifang chose a good time to see this rare sight.
[Wow, even animals have partners, but I’m still single]
【You keep scolding me! 】
[Tear, do you see this wolf hair brush? It’s gone! ]
"But I definitely won't let them in. This is my territory." Bifang shook his head, carried the two fish into the shelter, and inserted a bamboo raft door at the entrance to block the door.
[Boss Fang, you have such a cruel heart. Men really turn bad when they have money.]
[They actually abandoned them like this]
Ruthless Blue Man
Bifang laughed: "Animals are much more adaptable to the wild environment than us humans. If you don't believe me, just wait and see. It may come back to climb the wall. When it realizes that this place does not belong to it, it will definitely dig a hole nearby."
Sure enough, in less than three minutes, the audience saw the water monitor lizard's head poking out from the wall. For it with its sharp claws, this little earth wall was nothing.
Unfortunately, as soon as he stuck his head out, Bifang hit him on the forehead with a tree stick and he fell to the ground.
"Lizards all have thick skin and flesh, but you still have to be careful. If you see them in the wild, try not to get close to them. A bite is very troublesome. Although water monitors are the cleanest of all monitors, that's only the epidermis, not the mouth."
Water monitors have a very unique characteristic - they are clean.
Most monitor lizards carry a large number of bacteria, but water monitor lizards do not. They are very clean. Among all lizards, water monitor lizards have the least bacteria on their bodies, with the number of bacteria on their bodies being only 30 per square centimeter.
As to why this is happening, no one knows; it could be a lower body temperature than most other monitor lizards, or something else.
"Although the surface is clean, it cannot change the fact that the water monitor lizard is a carrion eater. Therefore, there are a lot of bacteria in its mouth. If you get bit by it, the wound will definitely rot." Bifang said, holding up a long stick.
Even he didn't dare to approach the water monitor lizard easily. It's not that he couldn't beat it, but he just didn't want to be hurt.
The water monitor lizard that was poked to the ground shook off the dust and dizzy head, looked up at Bifang, and left silently.
Left?
Just as the audience was thinking this, five minutes later, the familiar head .
Bifang poked it down, splashing up small pieces of dust.
Ten minutes later, Bifang poked again.
After four or five times and nearly half an hour, the water monitor lizard finally realized that the shelter in front of it was completely different from what it had seen before.
In the setting sun, the water monitor lizard dragged a long shadow, looking back at the shelter every few steps, and finally disappeared into the bushes, dragging its grass nest.
The audience was stunned.
That's it? Fierce temperament?
[I'm afraid you're not here to make fun of me? 】
[I thought he was some powerful character...]
The water monitor is indeed a magical creature. Its temperament is undoubtedly ferocious and aggressive, but it is completely different towards humans, especially children. It is extremely docile and has no aggressiveness at all.
There has been no record of water monitors, including wild ones and domestic pets, injuring humans in the world.
Bifang had said this before: "But we should not take it lightly. It might come back at night. I need to arrange some simple defenses, but let's eat first."
While fighting wits and courage with the water monitor lizard, the grilled fish was already cooked.
Sprinkle with a handful of salt and it's another delicious meal.
Bifang's life has now become completely stable. He has meat, mineral salts, and vitamins from time to time. Except for carbohydrates which are difficult to find, he has no worries about food and clothing, and his home can shelter him from wind and rain.
Iron smelting will begin tomorrow.
After dinner, Bifang took out a bucket of clay, cut a branch into many spikes, mixed them with clay, and inserted them on the wall.
"In rural areas, you may see broken glass sprinkled on concrete walls to prevent people from climbing up. Ours is the same, but it's not enough."
Bifang has a thin rope wrapped around it, with bamboo pieces tied on it, so that every two pieces are close to each other. When the main line is pulled, dozens of bamboo boards will collide and make noises, which is enough as an early warning device.
Offline, sleep.
