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Reptiles
Monitor Lizard
Varanus salvator
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- 15-25 years
- Weight
- 19-50 kg
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Monitor Lizard (Varanus salvator) is a carnivore species found in South and Southeast Asia. It typically lives 15-25 years, weighing around 19-50 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the monitor lizard: Water monitors can swim for hours and dive for several minutes.
Reptiles are cold-blooded vertebrates covered in scales, ranging from tiny geckos to massive crocodiles. Most reptiles lay eggs and rely on their environment to regulate body temperature.