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13 reactions | The Nile monitor lizard (Varanus niloticus) is the largest lizard in Africa, growing up to 2.1 metres long. They are widespread, being found throughout much of Southern Africa, Central and East Africa, as well as more locally in coastal West Africa. #africa #wildlife #repilte #lizard #herpetology #herpetologist #monitorlizard #nilemonitor https://www.africansafaris.co.nz/blog/nile-monitor-lizard/ | African Safaris Ltd - Your African Safari Travel Specialist | Facebook

This beautiful Nile Monitor "likkewaan" (Varanus niloticus) was recently picked up in Durban and brought to CROW by the Durban & Coast SPCA. He’s perfectly healthy, just displaced, and will be released back into a suitable habitat as soon as possible. These impressive reptiles are commonly found near rivers, streams, dams, and even swimming pools. It’s also normal to see them in suburban gardens or drains, especially when they become displaced after heavy rains or human disturbance. If You Encou

Last week, in a densely populated area in Kwamakhutha, south of Durban, KZN (South Africa), I was contacted about a pair of Nile Monitor Lizards residing in a roof. UKZN's monitor lizard researcher, Euan Genevier, and I, went out to remove them. With the area being so extremely populated, we were very concerned for their safety. These lizards are hunted by people, killed by dogs, run over by cars. There didn't appear to be natural habitat nearby, although upon arrival we found a tiny, narrow str