The crocodile monitor is known as the longest living lizard! While the komodo dragon may be the largest lizard, crocodile monitors can reach the length of a car! Learn more crocodile monitor facts on today's episode of Animal Fact Files
Scientific Name: Varanus salvadorii
Range: New Guinea
Habitat: Rainforests and mangroves
Size: Up to 11 feet (3.35m) long
Diet: Birds, eggs, rodents, reptiles, and more
Threats: Humans and habitat loss
Life span: Up to twenty years in captivity; Unknown in the wild
EDIT: At 3:21 we mention crocodile monitor lizard eggs may hatch after a month of incubation, however, other sources indicate this can take up to six months!
Here's a link to the CITES website which we mentioned in the video: cites.org/eng
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