Crocodile Monitor (Varanus salvadorii) is a large arboreal lizard from New Guinea known as one of the world’s longest lizards reaching up to 9 ft with a tail making up two thirds of its length. It’s characterized by its blackish green color with yellow spots blunt snout and unique flat serrated teeth for slicing prey unlike other monitors with curved teeth. These tree dwelling reptiles use their long tails for balance and as a whip for defense possessing sharp claws for climbing. #bamboo #crocod

Bamboo the Crocodile Monitor (Varanus salvadorii) is a large arboreal monitor lizard from New Guinea known as one of the world’s longest lizards with a tail that can be twice the length of its body. It’s characterized by a blunt snout sharp teeth and dark green yellow spotted skin and is an agile climber that preys on birds, mammals, and eggs in its rainforest habitat. Despite its fearsome appearance it’s generally shy and elusive in the wild. #bamboo #crocodilemonitor #varanussalvadorii #reptil

"In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous." ~ Aristotle . The Emerald Tree Monitor (Varanus prasinus), found in New Guinea. . . 🎥: @romanne_c ⁣from @thenaturewolf | Jain 108 Academy