Nile Monitor
Varanus niloticus
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A large, powerful lizard with yellow spots and a strong tail.
🌍 Where it lives
Rivers and lakes across Africa.
🍽️ What it eats
Fish, eggs, insects and small animals.
3 fun facts
- It can grow longer than a grown-up is tall.
- It sometimes raids crocodile nests for eggs.
- It uses its tail like a whip.
