African Reptiles

The Nile monitor (Varanus niloticus) is a large member of the monitor lizard family (Varanidae) found throughout much of Africa. Other common names include the African small-grain lizard, water leguaan or river leguaan.

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The Nile monitor (Varanus niloticus) is a large member of the monitor lizard family (Varanidae) found throughout much of Africa. Other common names include the African small-grain lizard, water leguaan or river leguaan.