The supersized dinosaurs of the past may no longer roam our planet, but the age of truly colossal reptiles is far from over. In fact, many of the world’s largest lizards belong to the genus Varanus, a ...

A study based on a new varanid fossil species from China shows that the transition from the ancient Varaniformes to Varanus occurred in Asia and supports the Asian origin of Varanidae. The study was ...

The world’s monitor lizards remind us that the world was once ruled by reptiles: this genus (Varanus) includes the world’s biggest lizards, such as the stunning Komodo dragon and many other island ...

Monitor Lizard: Native to Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas, Monitor lizards are large-sized lizards that belong to the genus Varanus. They have long necks, well-developed limbs and powerful ...