Leopard Cub Gets Slapped Around by Lizard

Monitor lizards are renowned for their sturdy limbs but it’s that tail you have to watch out for! BOOK YOUR TRIP TO KRUGER: The tails can account for, typically, half of the lizard’s body length, and give you a good whipping. When confronted, monitor lizards try to puff themselves up as much as possible, making themselves appear larger and more threatening. They stand upright on all legs, puffing up their lungs, flattening their back, making a hissing sound, and some will also s
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