The monitor lizard is semi-aquatic and commonly grow to around 2m in length. An extreme carnivore the lizard will eat anything smaller than itself

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The monitor lizard is semi-aquatic and commonly grow to around 2m in length. As an extreme carnivore the lizard will look to eat anything smaller than itself, as well as carrion. Their skins are used for some forms of medicines and medium sized animals are also used by the leather trade.

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Location: sri lanka
Photo credit: © Matthew Bruce / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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