Water Monitor Lizard.
The water monitor is a large lizard native to Africa and Southeast Asia. They are one of the most striking members of the Reptile family and large adults (including the tail) can reach lengths of up to nearly 2.5 meters. Its body is adorned with beautiful yellow patterning, aiding it to be well camouflaged in its preferred habitat close to water and reed beds. These monitors are not water dependent and will actively forage for food on land, and are also capable of climbing tree. The streamlined shape of the body is perfect for a semi-aquatic lifestyle and it uses its long, strong tail to propel itself through the water with consummate ease.
They are carnivores, and have a wide range of foods. They are known to eat fish, frogs, rodents, birds, crabs, and snakes. They have also been known to eat turtles, as well as young crocodiles and crocodile eggs.
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Water Monitor Lizard.
The water monitor is a large lizard native to Africa and Southeast Asia. They are one of the most striking members of the Reptile family and large adults (including the tail) can reach lengths of up to nearly 2.5 meters. Its body is adorned with beautiful yellow patterning, aiding it to be well camouflaged in its preferred habitat close to water and reed beds. These monitors are not water dependent and will actively forage for food on land, and are also capable of climbing tree. The streamlined shape of the body is perfect for a semi-aquatic lifestyle and it uses its long, strong tail to propel itself through the water with consummate ease.
They are carnivores, and have a wide range of foods. They are known to eat fish, frogs, rodents, birds, crabs, and snakes. They have also been known to eat turtles, as well as young crocodiles and crocodile eggs.
Many thanks to everyone who chooses to leave a comment or add this image to their favorites, it is much appreciated.
©Elsie van der Walt, all rights reserved. Please don't use this image on websites, blogs or other media without my explicit permission. If you are interested in using one of my images, please send me an E-mail (elsie.vdwalt@gmail.com).