the home of a giant lizard known as the Komodo dragon. Show more First transmitted in 1956, the Zoo Quest team sails to Komodo island, the home of a giant lizard known as the Komodo dragon.
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 ...
Komodo dragons are often thought of as solitary hunters, but their social behaviors can be surprisingly complex. When feeding on a carcass, these reptiles establish a clear hierarchy.
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.
Komodo dragons are one of the most unique and ancient species in the world found mostly in Indonesia. The Komodo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is also among the most extraordinary ...