Animals

The striped monitor lizard is a versatile and intelligent reptile that thrives in wetlands and mangroves. These lizards are skilled hunters, preying on a wide variety of animals, including fish, crabs, insects, small mammals, and bird eggs.

Their powerful limbs and sharp claws make them excellent climbers, while their long tails provide balance and propulsion in water. The striped pattern on their bodies allows them to blend into the mangroves, offering protection from predators and an advantage when stalking prey.

Monitor lizards play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of wetland ecosystems, controlling populations of smaller animals and cleaning up carrion. However, habitat destruction and hunting pose significant threats to these reptiles, emphasizing the need for mangrove conservation to ensure their survival.