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Lizard of the family Varanidae, found in
Africa, S Asia, and Australasia. Monitors are
generally large and carnivorous, with
well-developed legs and claws, and a long
powerful tail which can be swung in defence.
Monitors include the Komodo dragon, the
largest of all lizards, and also the slimmer
Salvador's monitor Varanus salvadorii which
may reach 2.5 m/8 ft. Several other monitors,
such as the lace monitor Varanus varius and
the perentie Varanus giganteus of Australia
and the Nile monitor Varanus niloticus of
Africa, are up to 2 m/6 ft long.