Close-up of a Nile monitor (Varanus niloticus). Water monitor lizards (Varanus niloticus) are very good swimmers and they can stay underwater for half an hour. They will eat practically anything: insects, reptiles, frogs, small mammals, birds and also the eggs of crocodiles.
, Stefan Cruysberghs, Nikon D610 + Sigma 50-500mm, Request high resolution photo Africa, Afrika, Zambia, Lower Zambezi, Zambezi, Mana Pools, Luangwa, South Luangwa, Safari, Wildlife