This story appears in the November 2017 issue of National Geographic magazine. The Komodo dragon, the largest species of lizard now alive, can grow to 10 feet long and nearly 200 pounds.

which are known for their quick movements and excellent swimming abilities. Komodo Dragon vs Monitor Lizard: Bite force and Venom When comparing the bite force and venom of Komodo Dragons and ...

This was only discovered in 2006, when a dragon called Flora mothered five baby dragons at Chester Zoo, despite never having been kept with a male. According to Joe Capon of London Zoo ...

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo is warming up to a new monitor lizard this winter, a young Komodo dragon named Onyx. Reptile keepers have been working with these lizards for decades, including ...

The King cobra and Komodo dragon, two of the most dangerous reptiles, each possess unique killing abilities. In a hypothetical fight, the Komodo dragon's size, strength, and tough defenses likely ...