長い首、頑丈な尾、鋭い爪を持つ肉食性の動物。高い適応力を持ち、昆虫から小型哺乳類、鳥類、腐肉に至るまで幅広く捕食する。狩りの際には鋭い嗅覚を活かして獲物を捉え、険しい崖を登ったり、水中を泳ぐことにも長けている。
Goannas have long necks, powerful tails, and sharp claws and they are highly adaptable. They are carnivorous, feeding on a diet that includes insects, small mammals, birds, and carrion. Goannas are known for their keen sense of smell, which they use to track down prey. They are also capable climbers and swimmers.