A MAN eaten by his pet monitor lizards was also KILLED by the creatures because he succumbed to a blood infection caused by their bites, it is claimed. "The blood had just all turned black, it looked like fake blood. Vegetation is made up mostly of grasses, the height and species diversity of which depend largely on the amount of moisture available. WebLike other crocodiles, Nile crocodiles have a powerful bite that is unique among all animals, and sharp, conical teeth that sink into flesh, allowing a grip that is almost impossible to loosen. Public safety is the primary factor in evaluating the potential danger posed by a monitor lizard or iguana. Sanibel, Florida: Ralph Curtis Books. & Schwartz, A. Biological Conservation, 41: 237-251. (Sprawls, et al., 2002) Communication and Perception. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Physignathus lesueurii can remain submerged for as much as one hour (Cogger, 1996). WATCH: Sharks biting alligators, the most epic lion battles, and MUCH more. The termites quickly repair the gaping hole which protects the eggs during development. The diversity of these proteins in the natural world and their subsequent neofunctionalisation in venom systems presents a great opportunity to the drug discovery scientist to find structurally improved stability in a molecule by studying the venom orthologue of the CRiSP of interest. We use cookies to help provide and enhance our service and tailor content and ads. - BBC Science Focus Email:safeguards@sanbi.org.za, Interests Fire and grazing are important in the long-term maintenance of grasslands. Nic Pacini, David M. Harper, in Tropical Stream Ecology, 2008. Within the eggs the embryos are coiled with the snout being forced against the shell wall, ready to rupture the integument and emerge. Variation in longevity, growth, and morphology in exploited Nile monitors (Varanus niloticus) from Sahelian Africa. If she lays her eggs in a termite nest, the termites will repair the hole in their nest, and the monitor eggs develop inside. Call: 0800 160 999, Report complaints on environmental and/or social harms and gender discrimination arising from SANBIs activities 6.66). Humans may not be able to compete one-on-one with any of these powerful predators but we are still their greatest threat. Like all monitors they have a forked tongue. Jaguars have even been known to bite through a turtles shell. In the colder parts of South Africa, they hibernate in big rock cracks or burrows. Only the tips of the teeth are exposed as they are sheathed by gum tissue. Here are some of the symptoms of a monitor lizard bite: People who experience severe symptoms after being bitten should get medical treatment as soon as possible. The Animal Diversity Web is an educational resource written largely by and for college students. Juveniles are black, with the head bearing yellow cross-lines with black and yellow vertical bars on the lips. 2004. But first, a warning: If you see a wild monitor you should not chase, or threaten them. The toes are strong and moderately long. Image width=20cm. Bacterial infection caused by a bite is the most serious concern. The smaller version that is still living today gives us enough trouble. Dentition of young Bengal or common Indian monitor lizard (Varanus bengalensis). Grants DRL 0089283, DRL 0628151, DUE 0633095, DRL 0918590, and DUE 1122742. "There are few lizards less suited to life in captivity than the Nile monitor. The testicles of males are enlarged from June until September while the females are being sought. 2000. In my spare time, you can find me getting out into nature. Thank you for reading! The olive ridley nests only on the East coast of the Andaman Islands and 12 sites have been reported along with 3 sites in Nicobar group. They are mostly active during the day. Like all nonnative reptile species, Nile monitors are not protected in Florida except by anti-cruelty law and can be humanely killed on private property with landowner permission. Dentition of a juvenile African savannah monitor (Varanus exanthematicus) with sharp pointed teeth. If cornered, these lizards will inflate the throat and hiss loudly, raise themselves up high, stiff-legged and lash with their tails to threaten the attacker. The holding effect of the teeth is thus augmented without requiring longer teeth and allows relatively large prey to be captured (Rieppel, 1979). You have the animal bite down on the device and it electronically measures (Cowles, 1928; Sprawls, et al., 2002; Steel, 1996). KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden (SANBI) They are not found in any of the desert regions of Africa, however, as they thrive around rivers. But a close second is the tiger, the largest wild cat in the world, with a bite force of 1,050 PSI. Record species have been reported getting as large as 300 pounds and growing 10 feet long. They are powerful swimmers. Mertens, R. (1942). Further north in Africa, the ornate monitor or forest water monitor (Varanus omatus), previously considered a subspecies of the Nile monitor, has been elevated to full species status in 1997. Komodo dragons are feared for their size, but the crocodile monitor has one of the worst bites of all monitor species. Nile monitors can live up to 20 years in captivity. Nile monitors are carnivores with an almost insatiable appetite, they are renowned for eating just about anything they can overpower or find as carrion. They dive readily and can swim strongly when disturbed (Bennett, 1995; Branch, 1998). WebNile monitor Varanus niloticus (Linnaeus in Hasselquist, 1762) This species is Introduced in the United States States Counties Points List Species Info Login to download data Download Data To download a subset of this species' records : Click Here To download all available records in EDDMapS for this species Share Flag FullScreen Legend OSM This dome of plant material offers shelter for the piglets during their first vulnerable hours and days. Crocodiles and pythons are major predators on the adults. They have rounded nostrils which are located slightly nearer to the eye than to the snout. The Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) and the other related species at the top end of our list were all studied by a renowned biologist who used sensitive instruments to measure the respective bite force of all members of the Order Crocodilia. Through the, The FWC encourages reports of Nile monitor sightings. The ADW Team gratefully acknowledges their support. No matter how strong one animal may be, there are still deadly threats facing the vast majority of species on this planet, and it isnt just strength that can be a danger factor. Hard-shelled mollusks are a conspicuous feature of Nile monitors' diets and a thickened skull, blunt crushing teeth, and bowed lower jaw make them well-equipped for breaking open thick shells. The white-throated monitor (Varanus albigularis), previously included in V. exanthematicus, also possesses blunt crushing posterior teeth. Nile monitors may exist at altitudes as high as 6,560 feet above sea level. The Nile monitor (Varanus niloticus) is a large member of the monitor family (Varanidae) found throughout most of Sub-Saharan Africa and along the Nile, with invasive populations in North America. They do live in the tropical lowland evergreen rainforest and in the mountain forest. Monitors, Tegus, and Related Lizards. Nile monitors are native to Africa and the species is distributed throughout the entire central and southern regions of the continent, including Sudan and a portion of central Egypt along the Nile River. [36] Other sightings have been reported near Hollywood, Naranja, and as far south as Key Largo in the Florida Keys. Class: Reptilia The Nile monitor is a semi-aquatic lizard that is not native to Florida. Carol M. Trim, Steven A. When food is scarce, they will also feast on whale carcasses, fish, and any available berries that they can find. How these carnivores take their prey is also unique. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. [29], Nile monitors are native to Sub-Saharan Africa and along the Nile. A cineradiographic study of feeding by V. bengalensis indicates that the upper jaw is elevated at the mesokinetic joint as the mouth opens and depressed as it closes. UK: Ralph Curtis-Books. What happens if a Nile monitor bites you? The female lays their eggs in a pot-shaped nest built in a tree some distance away. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. He would feed them to the lizards. It is deadly to smaller animals; possibly a small pet like a dog. With a five to six-foot-long body followed by a tail of up to three feet, these large predators have a powerful frame that can grow up to 250 pounds. Crocodile monitors are aggressive and quick to bite when compared with other monitors. Nile monitor lizards feast on small creatures, such as mice and rats, in the wild. This is evidence the body's immune system has kicked into action, releasing white blood cells to the site of the injury to kill off the bacteria causing the infection. They perceive their environments through visual, tactile, auditory and chemical stimuli. "Varanus niloticus" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Young Nile monitors make easy prey for a large python but even larger Nile monitors are at risk. Blood vessels swell to allow more blood to flow, and they become leaky, allowing infection-fighting cells to get out of the blood and into the tissues where they are needed. The white-throated or rock monitor (Varanus albigularis albigularis) is its closest relative in southern Africa. Bates, M.F., Branch, W.R., Bauer, A.M., Burger, M., Marais, J., Alexander, G.J. Contributor Galleries Nile monitors may also escape from facilities destroyed by hurricanes. Mating and egg laying usually follows the rainy season, which varies regionally. Reptiles with acute liver disease usually present in good body condition but with sudden-onset depression and anorexia (see Liver Disease). Estimates vary, but the expected lifespan in captivity is reported at between 10 and 20 years. Found throughout the Southeastern US, the American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) is the first among the members of the Order Crocodilia to appear on our list but it will not be the last. The Animal Diversity Web team is excited to announce ADW Pocket Guides! In parts of Africa and Asia, varanids are hunted for their skins or as medicinal ingredients, but mainly for their meat. They also share over 98% of their DNA structure with modern-day humans. Depending on size, the diet can include mammals, birds, reptiles, fishes, arthropods, eggs, crustaceans, and mollusks. The overall effect is to increase the crushing force exerted by the posterior teeth on shelled prey. The testicles of males are enlarged from June until September while the females are being sought. Of these, they have been predominantly studied in non-avian reptiles [155]. Friedhelm Gltenboth, Peter Widmann, in Ecology of Insular Southeast Asia, 2006. They play an important role in food chains. 4.20). Monitor lizards (Varanidae), originated over 90 million years ago in northern Asia (Bennett, 1995) and expanded during the Miocene to reach Europe, Africa and Anecdotal evidence indicates a high rate of disappearance of domestic pets and feral cats in Cape Coral.[32]. Female Nile monitors reach sexual maturity at about 2 years or when they attain lengths of about 14 inches. The lungs more closely resemble the lungs of primitive mammals and occupy the cranial dorsal and ventral cavity. Nile monitors were added to Floridas Prohibited species list. Genus: Varanus Lingual view of lower dentition of an adult African savannah monitor (Varanus exanthematicus). Report fish kills, wildlife emergencies, sightings, etc. 6.68 and 6.69). However, the reason is that they live more closely with humans, in places like India, than other wild cats. How to recognise a Nile monitor Nile monitors grow to about 100140 cm The teeth are sharp and strongly recurved, with serrated margins (Fig. One minor flaw in the study was that the Nile crocodile specimen that was measured was only around 8 feet long. They live in long, self-made burrows or take over abandoned burrows dug by other animals, or abandoned termite mounds. However, with increasing size and tooth replacement, the teeth toward the back of the jaw become much blunter, allowing for a wider variety of prey, including snails (Fig. Trustees of the Natural History Museum, London. the region of the earth that surrounds the equator, from 23.5 degrees north to 23.5 degrees south. Selection of forage can be a function of habitat, seasonality, age, previous experience, just to mention a few. Unless you are allergic, the venom of monitor lizards isnt fatal. Species groups build bowers according to one of the three basically different plans: simple platforms, avenue bowers, and maypole bowers. Tyrannosaurus Rex is estimated to have a bite force of 8,000 PSI and the megalodon was projected at 40,000 PSI using the methods that measured the great whites current strength. de Buffrenil, V. & G. Hemer. ScienceDirect is a registered trademark of Elsevier B.V. ScienceDirect is a registered trademark of Elsevier B.V. Females that do not have the opportunity to breed seem particularly at risk. The specificity of the 29kDa antigenic band for A. cantonensis was 100% in patients with eosinophilic meningitis (Sawanyawisuth et al., 2011). CSF fluid analysis will help to confirm the diagnosis of meningitis and encephalitis from A. cantonensis. The ornate monitor (V. ornatus) and West African Nile monitor (V. stellatus) were described as species in 1802 and 1803 by Franois Marie Daudin. Monitor lizards belong to the genus of Varanus and are some of the largest lizards in the world. Polar bears can grow up to 1,200 pounds and stand seven feet tall. Teeth are blunter than those of juveniles (Fig. Have some feedback for us? Larger species have a powerful bite, and can even hurt you with a strong tail whip. Saltwater crocs are responsible for 3,000-5,000 human deaths each year. Plasma estrogens also peak at this time in females (they were not measured in males). A case of a man attacked and killed by his pet monitor lizards was reported in 2018. Their bite is painful due to their strong jaws some also have sharp teeth. In Indian waters five species of marine turtles recorded which include loggerhead turtle Caretta caretta (Dash and Kar,1990; Kannan and Rajagopalan,2012). Nile monitors are usually found near water, either temporary or permanent, but especially rivers, lakes, and pans. Fax: +27 (0)12 804 3211, To report suspected fraud at SANBI The same is true for the Cape York rat (Rattus leucopus). Fry etal. Among the Skinks (Scincidae), a small number of species have distinctive aquatic habits. (Branch, 1998; Cowles, 1928; Steel, 1996), Estimates vary, but the expected lifespan in captivity is reported at between 10 and 20 years. Nile monitors have sharp teeth, strong jaws and sharp claws and, as with any wild animal, will defend themselves if aggravated or threatened. They use this bite force to crack bones and hooves and they consume nearly every single part of their prey, leaving nothing to waste. [2], With the West African Nile monitor as a separate species, there are two main clades in the Nile monitor: A widespread clade found throughout much of Southern, Central and East Africa, as well as more locally in coastal West Africa. Jeff added: "He was bitten a week or so - or two weeks - before he died. [8] In contrast, those in the Central African rainforests are genetically similar to the Nile monitor. CAPE Programme Krishna is a lifelong animal owner and advocate. Radiological findings include tract-like lesion, white matter involvement, nodular enhancement, and myelitis (Kanpittaya et al., 2012). Nile monitors use both visual and olfactory cues when sensing the environment. When walking and foraging, this monitor holds its body well off the ground, and uses its long, forked tongue to sense potential food sources. The FWC issued an Executive Order (EO-2017) allowing for take of any nonnative reptile, year-round, within25 managed landsin the FWCs South Region. (Sprawls, et al., 2002). Released pets remain a primary source of introduced species in Florida. uses smells or other chemicals to communicate, a substance used for the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease. The Komodo Dragon is the largest lizard in the world, and also one of the most dangerous monitor lizards. The Nile monitors high reproduction rate, diverse diet, and ability to travel over land and in fresh and saltwater allows for potential establishment throughout Florida, particularly in coastal areas dominated by mangroves or salt marshes. The functions of the reptile liver are similar to those of mammals and birds, including fat, protein (including globulin), and glycogen metabolism and production of uric acid and clotting factors. Thank you for reading! The Nile monitor A terrestrial biome. "They had eaten his face, eaten his hands, they actually had eaten into his abdomen and eaten some of the internal organs.". Image width=23cm. Other semi-aquatic lizards include the agamid water dragons Physignathus cocincinus (Green or Chinese water dragon), P. lesueurii (Australian water dragon) and P. temporalis (Asian water dragon). Monitor lizards (Varanus) are hunted for their skins in Africa and Asia. When lipidosis is advanced, most affected reptiles are in poor body condition and are flaccid, weak, and cachectic. Conservation status and what the future holds. Maturity is reached in three to four years. Marine reptile biodiversity of Andaman and Nicobar Islands include marine turtle, salt water crocodile, Dash and Kar,1990; Kannan and Rajagopalan,2012. The other clade includes the monitors of the Sahel (Mali to Ethiopia) and Nile regions. Regression of the gonads subsequently occurs until January and then the cycle recommences. With great white sharks averaging between 4,000-7,000 pounds in weight, that force pales in comparison to that generated by our number one animal when comparing pound for pound strength. Large volume and highly compliant lungs give an increased tidal volume and low respiratory rate (Bellairs 1969d; Bennett, AF 1972; Perry 1989; Perry & Duncker 1978). Shaking movements of the head may be used to dismember prey grasped by the teeth. They have been known to rob crocodile nests for eggs. Although extremely rare, jaguars can be found in the Southwestern United States and throughout Central and South America. Here are 10 of the largest monitor lizards species: Larger monitor lizards will have a more powerful bite. The female will excavate a secure place to lay her clutch, either in the ground or in an active termite nest. (Bartlett and Bartlett, 1996; Buffrenil and Castanet, 2000; Steel, 1996), Nile monitors are usually solitary, with only occasional intraspecies interaction outside the mating season. The small young weigh an average 26 g upon hatching. There are many ways to measure strength, and this fact stands true across the animal kingdom as well. This would, of course, curtail the period when the lizard is at risk of injury by struggling prey. Registering a massive 1,500 PSI of jaw power, they are solitary apex predators. [5][9] The genus Varanus was coined in 1820 by Blasius Merrem. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Ronald Huff, 42, cuddles one of his pet monitor lizards, which then ate him, It later emerged the lizards had been allowed to roam freely throughout his home, The former soldier's facewas eaten by seven of the 6ft-long monsters, Ronald's pal Jeff Wildonger drew this sketch of the scene the night after he saw the half-eaten corpse of his neighbour, Ronald's former boss Mike also claimed the huge creatures had attacked Ronald in the past, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). The majority of these lizards follow a carnivorous diet and feed off the local wildlife in their range. She owns and operates a small farm in upstate New York which she shares with three dogs, four donkeys, one mule, and a cat. Very few of the people who buy brightly-coloured baby Nile monitors can be aware that, within a couple of years, their purchase will have turned into an enormous, ferocious carnivore, quite capable of breaking the family cat's neck with a single snap and swallowing it whole."[37]. [20], Their nostrils are placed high on their snouts, indicating these animals are very well adapted for an aquatic lifestyle. They can apply high force for extended periods of time, a great advantage for holding down large prey underwater to drown. Most wild populations exhibit steady, indeterminate growth throughout their lives, but some heavily exploited populations may undergo significant growth up until 30 months of age and then cease. [8] The vast majority of the established breeding population is in Lee County, particularly in the Cape Coral and surrounding regions, including the nearby barrier islands (Sanibel, Captiva, and North Captiva), Pine Island, Fort Myers, and Punta Rassa. Current efforts by the FWC include actively patrolling for and removing Nile monitors from known populations and responding rapidly to sightings of monitor species in new areas. It was like going to the zoo.". Juveniles are beautifully patterned in black and bright yellow. The spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta) ranks next with a strong bite of 1,100 PSI; thats almost double the strength of the lion who is their close competition for prey on the African savanna. There are speculations, however, that these animals can attack humans when they are hungry. However, all six species recorded from Indonesia feed on a variety of plant and animal matter. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Nile Monitor | FWC - Florida Fish And Wildlife Conservation In mammals these proteins play a major role in the mammalian reproductive system, such that the venom versions may have utility in reproductive medicine. This varanid is rarely found far from streams but also occurs in mangroves and may even swim far out to sea. Varanids are long-lived; geographically widespread across Africa, Asia, and Australia; exceptionally diverse in habitats (desert to swamp, arboreal to terrestrial to aquatic); and highly variable in adult body size (e.g., the pygmy monitor, Varanus brevicaudus, weighs less than 20g as an adult whereas the Komodo dragon, V. komodoensis, can weigh 150kg) (Pianka & Vitt, 2003). Monitors feed on crabs, fish, mammals and carrion, juveniles seem also to prey on arthropods (Gaulke, 1989). scrub forests develop in areas that experience dry seasons. 462: 1-116. Hunting strategies vary, but it is rare for the Nile monitor to shy away from a challenge. The diet of Grays monitor includes about 55% of fruit (Cooper and Vitt, 2002). Hekkala. (Bartlett and Bartlett, 1996; Branch, 1998; Sprawls, et al., 2002; Steel, 1996), Nile monitors have few predators, but pythons prey on these lizards most often. The process is repeated until a morsel of flesh is detached. 2002. Researchers were able to utilize detailed x-rays to reliably establish that a shark measuring 21 feet would register approximately 4,000 PSI. The way we measure the bite force of a great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) is not as accurate as the methods used in the crocodile study so it is much more difficult to come up with the necessary data for a good comparison. [33], In Florida in the United States, established breeding populations of Nile monitors have been known to exist in different parts of the state since at least 1990. This is easily more than 5 times the power (900 pound force for a human femur) needed to break any bone in the human skeleton. Nile monitors require a large cage as juveniles quickly grow when fed a varied diet, and large adults often require custom-built quarters. Nile monitors have sharp teeth, strong jaws and sharp claws and, as with any wild animal, will defend themselves if aggravated or threatened. The tail of Nile monitors is compressed laterally with a dorsal keel and a very low double-toothed crest. American alligators can be visually identified by the fact that their lower jaw and teeth fit entirely within their upper jaw leaving no lower teeth visible when their mouths are closed. 2002. After mating the female alone builds the nest and tends the young. (Schleich et al., 1996; Spawls et al., 2002). Temperate species that would naturally fast (e.g., hibernation) but are maintained year-round appear more prone to hepatic lipidosis if fed ad libitum. naturf. In 1975, some North African countries replaced the Wild Animals Law created in 1963 with a new law that gives protection to crocodiles, pythons and monitor lizards. The most common species in Andaman and Nicobar Islands is green turtle. Nile monitors are among the most exploited species of tetrapods in Africa where it is used for food and leather. Juvenile monitors will tail whip as a defensive measure, and as adults they are capable of inflicting moderate to serious wounds from biting and scratching. Additional support has come from the Marisla Foundation, UM College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, Museum of Zoology, and Information and Technology Services. The mother monitor may return to the clutch sometime after the young hatch and open the buried nest to free her hatchlings. Pathologic increase in intrahepatic fat that adversely affects hepatic function. 6.65). If you live near affected areas, you can make your yard less attractive to Nile monitors by removing excess debris and maintaining landscaping. Since these animals are carnivores, their teeth are sharp and designed for ripping through meat. Clutch size can be highly variable within and between species (e.g., de Buffrnil & Rimblot-Baly, 1999), but generally reproduction occurs during warm, dry months, oviposition occurs shortly thereafter, and incubation duration (~90270 days across species) times hatching to coincide with the wet season and/or prey abundance (Jacob & Ramaswami, 1976; Wikramanayake & Dryden, 1988; Phillips & Millar, 1998). "He kept his apartment at like 80 degrees, so the closest place he could have cooled down was against that door where he expired.". (Branch, 1998; Steel, 1996). Figure 6.66. [30] They are not found in any of the desert regions of Africa (notably Sahara, Kalahari and much of the Horn of Africa), however, as they thrive around rivers. However, the monitor lizards venom is not deadly towards humans. The FWC works with other agencies and organizations to assess the threat of this species and develop management strategies. "He raised Madagascar hissing cockroaches, big cockroaches, two or three inches long. Nile monitors are often found in the pet trade despite their highly aggressive demeanor and resistance to taming. Bodyweight (mass) is usually below normal; often the patient is critical. [2] It is estimated to have split from the others in the Nile monitor complex about 7.7 million years ago, making it older than the split between humans and chimpanzees. (Bartlett and Bartlett, 1996; Sprawls, et al., 2002; Steel, 1996), Nile monitors are stealthy hunters, concluding their predatory quests by pouncing with lightning speed on their prey. A resident of Attica, N.Y., snapped this photo of a 4 1/2-foot Nile monitor lizard on the loose in the town after it escaped from its owner during a move. ADW doesn't cover all species in the world, nor does it include all the latest scientific information about organisms we describe. They eat a variety of prey that includes frogs, toads (even poisonous ones of the genus Breviceps), rodents, fish, lizards, small turtles, birds and their eggs, beetles, orthopterans, crabs, caterpillars, spiders, millipedes, earthworms, and slugs. When walking and foraging, the Nile monitor holds its body well off the ground, and uses its long, forked tongue to sense potential food sources. In 1942, Robert Mertens moved them both into the Nile monitor (V. niloticus); as synonyms or as a valid subspecies. When the Nile Monitor attacks you, your skin might have some bruises, and cuts, and it may cause a fracture to your muscles, joints, or bones. The Life History of Varanus niloticus. Their eye-sight appears to be good. Occlusal views of the upper and lower dentitions of Nile monitor (Varanus niloticus), showing the conical grasping teeth at the front of the jaws and rounded crushing teeth at the back. But a bite can become infected with bacteria. This is consistent with the characteristic method used by the lizard to deflesh prey larger than itself (DAmore and Blumenschine, 2009). Phylum: Chordata In Clinical Anatomy and Physiology of Exotic Species, 2005. A Field Guide to the Reptiles of East Africa. They are amazingly strong, and it is quite difficult to hold one without being bitten. Nile monitors are also listed under the Endangered Species Decree of 1985, which means that international trade of the species in prohibited. (Bartlett and Bartlett, 1996; Branch, 1998; Sprawls, et al., 2002; Steel, 1996). San Diego, California: Academic Press. Even larger Nile monitors are also listed under the Endangered species Decree of 1985, which means that international of... 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