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Nile Monitor Lizard

Varanus niloticus

Description:

Long neck, elongated head with snake-like gray-blue tongue. Strong limbs and tail. Olive brown body with pale yellow spotting.

Habitat:

River's edge.

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NanAllyn
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NanAllyn

North-West, Botswana

Spotted on Jun 7, 2011
Submitted on Sep 28, 2011

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