Savannah Monitor
Varanus exanthematicus
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A stocky tan lizard with a wide head and strong claws.
🌍 Where it lives
Grasslands of Africa.
🍽️ What it eats
Beetles, snails and other small animals.
3 fun facts
- It is a smaller cousin of the Komodo dragon.
- It can slow down its body during dry months.
- It uses its tongue to smell the air.
