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Reptile ยท Tropical woodland
Komodo dragon
Varanus komodoensis
Meet the animal
Life as a komodo dragon
Komodo dragons are the world's largest lizards and live on a few Indonesian islands.
Amazing adaptation
Built to survive
A forked tongue samples scent particles, and serrated teeth plus venom help subdue prey.
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Surprising fact
Young Komodo dragons often climb trees to avoid larger adults.