Stories
Bengal monitor lizard
Scientific Name
Varanus bengalensis
IUCN Status
Least Concern (LC)
Lifespan
22 years (captivity)
Weight
up to 7 kg
Range
All over India except the Thar desert and Himalayas
Habitat Type
Tropical Evergreen Forests, Deciduous Forests, Scrub Forests
Threats
Hunting for meat
Did You Know
The Bengal monitor lizard is immune to the toxins of many venomous snakes.
Species
Of Forked Tongues and Scaling Fort Walls: Story of the Bengal Monitor Lizard
Wild Vault
Subtle Showstoppers: Bowled Over by the Monitors in My Yard
Conservation
Monitor Lizards: Unsung Dragons of the Indian Subcontinent
Photo Story
Bengal Monitor: Armoured Carnivores of Asia
Infographic
Bengal Monitor Lizard: Facts, Habitat, and Illegal Trade
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