Black-Throated Monitor — printable fact sheet
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Black-Throated Monitor
Varanus albigularis microstictus
The Black-Throated Monitor is one of Africa's largest lizards, renowned for its imposing size and distinctive blackish coloration around the throat. Native to Tanzania, this robust reptile can grow up to 7 feet in length, with powerful limbs and a muscular tail. Its tough, scaly…
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- Despite their fearsome appearance, Black-Throated Monitors can become quite docile and even recognize individual humans after frequent interaction.
- Black-Throated Monitors are exceptional problem-solvers and have been observed using their claws and snouts to manipulate objects. They can consume a wide range of prey, including rodents, birds, eggs, insects, and even carrion. When threatened, they can inflate their bodies and hiss loudly to deter predators.
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