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Baku Zoological Park

Asian water monitor

Size and weight

250 cm
20-25 kg

Nutrition

Feeds on various animals

Life Span

10-15 years

Reproduction

15-20 eggs

Conservation status

In 1768, he was included in the "Red List" of the World Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

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Found on the banks of canals and rivers as well as sea coasts, which is common to Southeast and South Asia

A very large lizard. Sexual maturity is reached at length of around 120 cm (body & tail) in female, and 130 cm in male. The female lays 15-20 eggs. The incubation period lasts 180-327 days.