Top 10 Amazing Komodo Dragon Facts That Will Blow Your Mind
The Komodo dragon, Earth’s largest lizard, is a fierce predator known for its venomous bite, ancient lineage, and ability to reproduce without males. Native only to Indonesia, it’s endangered today.
World's Largest Lizard: Komodo dragons are the largest lizards in the world, reaching 10 feet long and more than 150 kilograms heavy. (Image: Canva)
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Deadly Bite: They have a deadly bite, not so much because of venom but because of toxic bacteria and anticoagulants in their saliva. (Image: Canva)
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Venomous Hunters: They secrete venom that reduces blood pressure and prevents clotting, assisting to bring down prey rapidly and effectively. (Image: Canva)
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Ancient Survivors: Komodo dragons have been around for millions of years, and their ancestors date back to prehistoric reptiles. (Image: Canva)
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Reproduce Without Males: Female Komodo dragons can also reproduce alone through parthenogenesis when there are no males present. (Image: Canva)
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Ruthless Cannibals: Juvenile dragons will usually hide in trees to escape being eaten by hungry adults — cannibalism is not unheard of. (Image: Canva)
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Remarkable Sense of Smell: They have a keen sense of smell with their forked tongue, which allows them to smell prey from up to 9 kilometres away. (Image: Canva)
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Restricted Habitat: They exist in only a couple of islands in Indonesia, namely Komodo, Rinca, Flores, and Gili Motang. (Image: Canva)
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Strong Swimmers: Komodo dragons are good swimmers, albeit heavy, and can swim between islands. (Image: Canva)
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Protected but Vulnerable: Komodo dragons are guarded because of habitat loss and climate hazards, with less than 6,000 remaining in the wild. (Image: Canva)
