Nile Monitor Facts and Features

The video provides an overview of the Nile monitor lizard, highlighting its status as the longest lizard in Africa, capable of reaching seven feet in length and weighing 45 pounds. It possesses razor-sharp teeth and a powerful bite that can crush human bone. The video includes a demonstration of the lizard's bite strength, showcasing its potential danger and the physical impact it can have.

What is the scientific name of the Nile monitor?

• Varanus exanthematicus

• Varanus salvator

• Varanus komodoensis

• Varanus niloticus

How long can a Nile monitor grow?

• Five feet

• Seven feet

• Ten feet

• Twelve feet

What is the maximum weight a Nile monitor can reach?

• 40 pounds

• 35 pounds

• 45 pounds

• 30 pounds

What is a notable feature of the Nile monitor's bite?

• It is painless

• It is weak

• It can crush human bone

• It is venomous

What was the result of the encounter with the Nile monitor?

• The lizard was calm

• The lizard ran away

• A dent was left on the person's arm

• The person was unharmed