Searching for a Perentie in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

The video follows a group on a mission to find the elusive Parenti in the vast wilderness. The Parenti, known for its shyness, is difficult to spot. The team, including members from the Unang Nor tribe, shares tracking techniques and cultural insights. Despite the heat, they encounter a San Goanna, a relative of the Parenti. The video highlights the cultural significance of totems and features a dance for the Goanna. The day concludes with gratitude for the experience and the help received from the local tribe.

What makes finding a Parenti particularly challenging?

• They are extremely shy and spot humans first.

• They are nocturnal creatures.

• They live underground.

• They are very fast runners.

What is the name for Parenti in the Unang tribe?

• San Monitor

• Tucker

• Goanna

• Nintaka

What is a sign that a Parenti might be nearby?

• A fresh track

• A pile of leaves

• A bird's nest

• A broken tree branch

Why did the Pigeon Jar people traditionally hunt Parenti?

• For food

• For their skin

• For sport

• For their bones

What is the San Goanna also known as?

• Sand Lizard

• Desert Monitor

• San Monitor

• Bush Monitor

What role do totems play in indigenous cultures?

• They are used for navigation.

• They are a link to the land and feature in songs and ceremonies.

• They are a form of currency.

• They are used to mark territory.

What is the significance of the San Goanna to the narrator?

• It is a common pet.

• It is a rare animal.

• It is their totem animal.

• It is a dangerous predator.