The Monitor Lizard is large; adults can grow up to 7 feet in length. A vicious predator that will eat anything it can fit into its mouth. Native to Africa, the Monitor Lizard has successfully established a new home in Florida, disrupting an already delicate ecosystem.

Details the life cycle and habits of the gila monster.

"Though they may look like dragons and inspire stories, they are actually monitor lizards, the largest lizard to walk the planet. With acute intelligence, they are a very different kind of reptile, blurring the line between reptiles and mammals. Nova follows expert lizard hunter Dr. Eric Pianka as he tracks the elusive creatures through Australia's heartland, for an unparalleled close encounter with these versatile 'living dragons'"--Publisher.

A countdown of five of the most fascinating monitor lizards provides thrills as readers learn about the biological, social, and hunting characteristics of these poisonous, long-tailed reptiles."--