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.
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.
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