Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park
Opening times today: 10am - 6pm (Last entry allowed at 5pm)
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Bengal Monitor Lizard

Varanus bengalensis

Habitat

Scrublands and forests

Weight

7 kg

Length

175 meters

Lifespan

20 years

Origin

India

Status

Least Concern

Reptile
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About the Bengal Monitor Lizard

A large, agile lizard common across India.

Location in Zoo

Reptile House

Feeding Times

Weekly

Feeding Habits

Carnivorous (eggs, small animals)

Fun Facts

Can run bipedally for short distances!

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Can run bipedally for short distances!

Conservation Status

Current Threats

  • Lizard Research Tent

Our Conservation Efforts

Habitat protection

Indian Elephant IUCN category

Visit the Bengal Monitor Lizard

Come see this magnificent animal up close and learn more about our conservation efforts.