一种食肉动物，拥有长长的脖子、健壮的尾巴和锋利的爪子。它们的适应能力极强，以昆虫、小型哺乳类、鸟类及腐肉为食。依靠敏锐的嗅觉狩猎，既擅长攀爬陡峭的高地，也能在水中游泳。
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.