It was discovered in Australia and is native to the Indonesian island of Komodo and its surrounding islands.
Despite being commonly referred to as dragons, they are actually the largest lizards on Earth.
Infamous for their venomous bites, which are primarily lethal due to the bacteria present in their mouths.
Utilise their forked tongues for smelling rather than traditional noses.
Possess tails equal in length to their bodies, capable of overpowering prey such as deer.
They consume a wide range of meat, including large mammals like deer, water buffalo, etc.
Capable of devouring up to 80% of their body weight in a single meal.