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.

Two formidable Komodo dragons wrestle along the majestic coast of Komodo National ... Weighing up to 150 kilogrammes, with huge claws and serrated teeth, Komodo dragons rear onto their hind legs to ...

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 ...

Luckily, infant dragons are very agile, and quickly learn to escape the hungry adults by climbing trees. 2. They are capable of ‘virgin birth’ Komodo dragons are one of the only animals able ...