7 Interesting Facts About Komodo Dragon

Zee Media Bureau
Mar 27, 2024

Discovery

It was discovered in Australia and is native to the Indonesian island of Komodo and its surrounding islands.

Classification

Despite being commonly referred to as dragons, they are actually the largest lizards on Earth.

Venom

Infamous for their venomous bites, which are primarily lethal due to the bacteria present in their mouths.

Smell

Utilise their forked tongues for smelling rather than traditional noses.

Tail Strength

Possess tails equal in length to their bodies, capable of overpowering prey such as deer.

Diet

They consume a wide range of meat, including large mammals like deer, water buffalo, etc.

Consumption

Capable of devouring up to 80% of their body weight in a single meal.

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