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When to see Nile Monitor in Rietvlei Nature Reserve
Nile Monitor are most active during the day (07:00 to 18:00).
This is Nile Monitor's general behavior. Once enough sightings are logged in Rietvlei Nature Reserve, this page also shows when they're actually seen here.
About the Nile Monitor
The Nile monitor is a large, powerful semi-aquatic monitor lizard found across much of sub-Saharan Africa. It has a long muscular body, strong limbs, sharp claws, a long laterally compressed tail and dark colouring marked with yellow or pale spots and bands. It is an excellent swimmer and is commonly associated with rivers, lakes, wetlands and other permanent water. It is an opportunistic predator and scavenger, feeding on fish, frogs, reptiles, birds, eggs, small mammals, insects, crustaceans and carrion.
How to identify the Nile Monitor
Large, powerful monitor with a long muscular tail, strong limbs and sharp claws. Usually dark grey or olive-brown with yellowish spots or bands, a pale underside and a distinctive dark-and-yellow patterned head.
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