Nile Monitor is a large member of its family. It is native to Africa and found throughout the entire central and southern regions of the continent. Source: Wikipedia. It was found on the same small pond as the Shining-blue Kingfisher and Striated Heron whose photographs are in this collection.
Country: Ghana
Location: Ankasa National Park
Family: Varanidae
Species: Nile monitor (Varanus niloticus)
Date taken: 29/04/2013