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Lizards lair

Varanus niloticus, the Nile Monitor or river leguaan, is a large member of the monitor lizard family that can grow up to 8ft in length. Excellent climbers, quick runners and possessing sharp teeth, powerful jaws and razor-sharp claws for climbing, digging , self-defence – or tearing at their prey. This particular specimen has been known to make quite a mess when fed rabbits.

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Uploaded on February 12, 2014
Taken on February 4, 2014