What differs in the Nile Monitor lizard from that of other Lizards common to Africa?
Answer by GottaLottaPets (78) The Nile monitor is the largest lizard species in Africa and can get as long as 6-7 feet. Most other lizards in Africa are considerably smaller than this. If you have a juvenile, it can be harder to tell from other species, but they generally still have the same striped markings as the adults.