A Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) is the world's largest living species of lizard. It is a large, carnivorous reptile native to a few Indonesian islands in the Lesser Sunda Islands.
Physical Description
Komodo dragons have a large, muscular body with a long, powerful tail and sharp claws. Their skin is covered in a tough, scaly hide. They can grow up to 10 feet in length and weigh over 300 pounds. They have a long, forked tongue, which they use to "smell" their surroundings.
Habitat and Diet
Komodo dragons are found in the dry, tropical forests and savannas of Indonesia. They are carnivores and apex predators in their ecosystem. Their diet consists of a wide variety of prey, including deer, pigs, and even water buffalo. They are also known to be cannibalistic, sometimes preying on smaller dragons.
Hunting and Venom
Komodo dragons are ambush predators that rely on their powerful bite and venom to kill their prey. Their bite delivers a mixture of venom and anti-coagulants that causes a rapid drop in blood pressure and massive blood loss, which eventually incapacitates the prey. Once the prey is weak, the dragon can easily consume it.
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