The Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis), also known as the Komodo monitor, is a large reptile of the monitor lizard family Varanidae that is endemic to the Indonesian islands of …

Komodo dragons are the largest, heaviest lizards in the world and one of the few with a venomous bite. They rely heavily on their sense of smell, using their forked tongues to sample the air.

Dec 2, 2025 · Komodo dragon, (Varanus komodoensis), largest extant lizard species. The dragon is a monitor lizard of the family Varanidae. It occurs on Komodo Island and a few neighbouring …

Reaching up to 10 feet in length and more than 300 pounds, Komodo dragons are the heaviest lizards on Earth. They have long, flat heads with rounded snouts, scaly skin, bowed legs, and …

Komodo dragons live on only five islands in southeastern Indonesia: Indonesia’s four islands within Komodo National Park (Komodo, Rinca, Gili Montang, Gili Dasami), and the island of …

Jun 5, 2025 · The Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) is the largest reptile on the planet. These massive monitor lizards can grow to over 10 feet in length and weigh upwards of 300 …

Oct 19, 2025 · Komodo Dragons (Varanus komodoensis) are the world’s largest living lizards, found exclusively on several Indonesian islands. These reptiles can reach up to 3.13 meters …

Jan 15, 2024 · Fewer than 3,500 Komodo dragons remain. They once lived across a huge range, spanning Indonesia’s islands and Australia, but since the 1970s, Komodo National Park has …

Aug 12, 2025 · The Komodo dragon is the world's largest living lizard and one of the planet's deadliest. It is endemic to Indonesia, in the World Heritage-listed Komodo National Park and …

This is the Komodo Dragon, Varanus komodoensis, the largest lizard on the planet, a true marvel of evolution that continues to captivate scientists and enthusiasts alike. From its ancient …