Quick Facts
- Type
- Reptile
- Size
- 2–3 m long
- Weight
- 70–90 kg
- Habitat
- Dry forests and savanna of a few Indonesian islands
- Diet
- Deer, boar, carrion, and other animals
- Active Time
- Active by day (diurnal)
- Lifespan
- About 30 years
Field Notes
- Komodo dragons have a venomous bite that keeps prey's blood from clotting.
- They smell carrion from kilometers away by flicking their forked tongue.
- Females can sometimes produce young without a male, a process called parthenogenesis.
About the Komodo Dragon
The Komodo dragon is the largest living lizard, found only on a few Indonesian islands including Komodo. A powerful apex predator, it ambushes large prey such as deer, wild boar, and water buffalo, using serrated teeth and a venomous bite that contains toxins and prevents blood from clotting. It has a keen sense of smell, flicking out its forked tongue to detect carrion from kilometers away. Despite their bulk, Komodo dragons can sprint in short bursts and swim between islands. The species is vulnerable in the wild.
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