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Here are some fun facts about monitor lizards:

1. Monitor lizards are named after their habit of "monitoring" their surroundings, as they are constantly on the lookout for predators and prey.

2. There are over 70 species of monitor lizards, ranging in size from the 8-inch-long short-tailed monitor to the 10-foot-long Komodo dragon.

3. Monitor lizards are found in Africa, Asia, and Australia, and are adapted to a variety of habitats, from deserts to rainforests.

4. They are carnivores and feed on a wide range of prey, including insects, small mammals, and even carrion.

5. Monitor lizards have sharp, curved claws and powerful tails that they use for defense and balance.

6. Some species of monitor lizards can run at speeds of up to 18 miles per hour.

7. Monitor lizards are intelligent animals and have been observed using tools, such as rocks, to open shells and eat the contents.

8. They have excellent eyesight and can see objects clearly at a distance of over 100 feet.