Nile Monitor Lizard

size

Length. 7"

characteristics

semi-aquatic " excellent swimmer & diver " can remain underwater up to 1 hr " Oregon Zoo collection fat due to lack of exercise

diet

Wild. crocodile eggs (crocodiles eat Nile Monitor Lizards) & young barbet hatchlings " fish, mussels, & snails

habitat/range

along riverbanks " digging burrows for shelter " Africa

other

31 different kinds of monitors in world " West African Yoruba people's name - "awonrivon"

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