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The Crocodile Monitor

Fasten your seatbelts for an introduction to the Crocodile Monitor, one of the longest lizards on the planet! With its powerful tail, sharp claws and fangs, and a forked tongue that would intrigue any snake, this reptile is truly a sight to behold. It sports scaly skin with fantastic color patterns, ranging from green to brown, that would make any fashion model green with envy. Living in the rainforests of Papua New Guinea, this agile climber spends most of its time in trees, so they could be your scaly neighbors up in the canopy!

Crocodile Monitor - Animal Matchup
Crocodile Monitor
SizeUp to 13 feet (3.96 meters)
WeightUp to 200 pounds (90.72 kilograms)
SpeedSpeed: 11 mph (17.7 km/hr)
Key StrengthPowerful jaws and sharp teeth
Biggest WeaknessSlow movement on the ground
Scientific NameVaranus salvadorii
FamilyVaranidae
HabitatRainforests
GeographyNew Guinea
DietCarnivorous, eats small mammals, birds, reptiles, and eggs
Lifespan17 years - 20 years
Crocodile Monitor - Animal Matchup

The Crocodile Monitor

Fasten your seatbelts for an introduction to the Crocodile Monitor, one of the longest lizards on the planet! With its powerful tail, sharp claws and fangs, and a forked tongue that would intrigue any snake, this reptile is truly a sight to behold. It sports scaly skin with fantastic color patterns, ranging from green to brown, that would make any fashion model green with envy. Living in the rainforests of Papua New Guinea, this agile climber spends most of its time in trees, so they could be your scaly neighbors up in the canopy!

Fun Fact: A Crocodile Monitor's tail is twice as long as its body, perfect for balancing on branches or, on a bad day, whacking potential threats!

Crocodile Monitor
SizeUp to 13 feet (3.96 meters)
WeightUp to 200 pounds (90.72 kilograms)
SpeedSpeed: 11 mph (17.7 km/hr)
Key StrengthPowerful jaws and sharp teeth
Biggest WeaknessSlow movement on the ground
Scientific NameVaranus salvadorii
FamilyVaranidae
HabitatRainforests
GeographyNew Guinea
DietCarnivorous, eats small mammals, birds, reptiles, and eggs
Lifespan17 years - 20 years

Crocodile Monitor Matchups

We use AI to simulate matchups between the Crocodile Monitor and other animals. Our simulation considers size, strength, and natural predatory behaviors to determine the most likely outcome.

Caiman vs Crocodile Monitor

Fun Fact: These creatures don't just lay eggs anywhere, they choose tree hollows or termite mounds to make sure their little ones get the coziest, safest nurseries!

Fun Fact: Even though the Crocodile Monitor's diet mainly consists of small mammals, birds, and eggs, it has also been known to feast on carrion, becoming the cleanup crew of the forest!