The water monitor - Africa's largest lizard - will eat anything made of meat that it can overpower! #wildearth #monitorlizard #africa | Wildearth

The Nile monitor lizard (Varanus niloticus) is the largest lizard in Africa, growing up to 2.1 metres long. They are widespread, being found throughout much of Southern Africa, Central and East Africa, as well as more locally in coastal West Africa. #africa #wildlife #repilte #lizard #herpetology #herpetologist #monitorlizard #nilemonitor https://www.africansafaris.co.nz/blog/nile-monitor-lizard/ | African Safaris Ltd - Your African Safari Travel Specialist