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Komodo Dragon
Endangered

Komodo Dragon

Varanus komodoensis

A giant monitor lizard native to a few Indonesian islands with powerful jaws and venom.

Category Reptile
Habitat Grassland
Diet Carnivore
Lifespan 20–30 years in the wild
Size Length 2–3 m; weight 70–90 kg or more
Scientific Name Varanus komodoensis

About Komodo Dragon

A giant monitor lizard native to a few Indonesian islands with powerful jaws and venom.

Fun Fact

Komodo dragons can detect carrion from several kilometers away.

Videos about Komodo Dragon

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Komodo Island, Indonesia , Indonesia Flores, Indonesia , Indonesia