The Komodo dragon, I believe, taps into our basic fears ... perhaps more efficient means of subduing prey—like a rat snake’s constricting embrace—its venom glands atrophied over time ...

The King cobra and Komodo dragon are both deadly animals, two of the most dangerous reptiles on the planet. Each has its own set of attributes and skills that make it a killer in its own right.

Komodo dragons and King cobras, apex predators of Southeast Asia, evoke fear and respect. Dragons boast immense size and ...

This captivating video showcases fifteen astonishing and shocking instances where Komodo dragons, the largest living lizards, overpower various animals. Viewers gain insight into the hunting ...

It is just above a diorama of fellow giant reptiles — a cheetah-size Komodo dragon, a turtle as big as an umbrella, and a king cobra, the longest species of venomous snake in the world.

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.

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 ...

In the Isla Damas, a group of soldiers lands on the island and are attacked and murdered by a Komodo dragon. Two men, Hanson and Jason, leave a building surrounded by an electric fence to seek out ...

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.