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Meet Big Al, the giant monitor lizard who can potentially grow up to 7 feet long

If your social feeds haven’t introduced you to Big Al yet, get ready. A zoo in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, just dropped what might be the most chaotic and delightful reptile content of the year - and ...
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This huge black throat monitor lizard named Big Al is taking over a South Dakota reptile zoo

Reptile Adventure Zoo in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, just introduced its most impressive resident yet - and the reptile community is buzzing. The facility recently announced the arrival of Big Al, a ...
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Nile Monitor Lizard Steals Crocodile Eggs and Eyes the Hatchlings

When we think of Africa and the animals that are present, it’s easy to think of the Big Five. The Big Five animals that are well known are lions, buffalo, African elephants, black rhinos, and leopards ...
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These big predator lizards eat iguanas, toads and more. Here’s where they lurk in Florida.

Six-foot predatory lizards normally found along the Nile River in Africa have set up shop in South Florida — and Palm Beach County canals are a hot spot. Nile monitors, which can grow to just over 6 ...
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What Do Monitor Lizards Eat? 11 Foods in Their Diet

Monitor lizards are a genus of large lizards found in Africa, Southern Asia, and Australia. There are 80 recognized species of monitor lizards, including the Komodo dragon, Asian water monitor, and ...