This gorgeous lizard is a lace monitor (Varanus varius), a huge reptile that can reach over 2.5m long! Their long, sharp claws allow them to easily climb trees, even those with smooth trunks, where they dive into nesting holes to eat baby birds and eggs. 🎥 CDL Photography #ausgeo #australia #lizard #nature #wildlife #naturephotography #seeaustralia | Australian Geographic

This is our Nile Monitor lizard which has been at the farm for over 15 years, they are Africa's largest lizard and can grow to over 2m in length. They have muscular bodies, strong legs and powerful jaws, and are often found close to water. They can have a highly aggressive demeanour and are known to be resistant to taming. Recently Arthur, an intern who joined the team for 4 months, took it upon himself to befriend and tame our "dragon". He literally spent hours just sitting in the enclosure wit