1. Komodo dragons are the largest living lizard in the world, of over 3,000 lizard species. Females measure up to 6 feet in length and males measure up to 10 feet in length. Females can weigh up to 155 pounds and males can weigh up to 300 pounds.
    www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/blog/komodo-dragon-fac…
    The Komodo dragon is the largest living lizard in the world. These wild dragons typically weigh about 154 pounds (70 kilograms), but the largest verified specimen reached a length of 10.3 feet (3.13 meters) and weighed 366 pounds (166 kilograms). Males tend to grow larger and bulkier than females.
    nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/komodo-dragon

    Komodo dragons ( Varanus komodoensis) grow to 3 metres (10 feet) in total length and reach a weight of about 135 kg (about 300 pounds). Learn about Komodo dragons ( Varanus komodoensis ), found on Komodo Island and a few other islands of Indonesia's Lesser Sunda Islands.

    www.britannica.com/animal/Komodo-dragon
    The Komodo dragon is the largest lizard in the world, reaching lengths of up to 10 feet (3 meters) and weighing as much as 70 kg (150 lb).
    yesanimal.com/komodo-dragon-size/
    Reaching up to 10 feet in length and more than 300 pounds, Komodo dragons are the heaviest lizards on Earth.
    www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/reptiles/facts…
  2. People also ask
  3. See more
    See more
    See all on Wikipedia
    See more

    Komodo dragon - Wikipedia

    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, Rinca, Flores, and Gili Motang. It is the largest extant species of lizard, with the males growing to a maximum length of 3 m (9.8See more

    Conservation image

    Komodo dragons were first documented by Europeans in 1910, when rumors of a "land crocodile" reached Lieutenant van Steyn van Hensbroek of the Dutch colonial administration. … See more

    In the wild, adult Komodo dragons usually weigh around 70 kg (150 lb), although captive specimens often weigh more. According to Guinness World Records, an … See more

    Dentition
    Komodo dragons have ziphodont teeth, which are defined as teeth that are laterally flattened, recurved, and with serrated tooth crowns where the serrations have a dentine core and a very thin enamel outer … See more

    The Komodo dragon prefers hot and dry places and typically lives in dry, open grassland, savanna, and tropical forest at low elevations. As an ectotherm, it is most active in the day, although it exhibits some nocturnal activity. Komodo dragons are solitary, coming … See more

    The Komodo dragon is classified by the IUCN as Endangered and is listed on the IUCN Red List. The species' sensitivity to natural and human-made threats has long been recognized by conservationists, zoological societies, and the Indonesian government. See more

    • Attenborough, David (1957). Zoo Quest for a Dragon. London: Lutterworth Press.
    Auffenberg, Walter (1981). The Behavioral Ecology of the Komodo Monitor. Gainesville: University Presses of Florida. ISBN 978-0-8130-0621-5. See more

    Wikipedia text under CC-BY-SA license
    Feedback
  4. The Biggest Komodo Dragon Ever Recorded - American Oceans

  5. 19 Crazy Komodo Dragon Facts - Fact Animal

  6. Komodo dragon - Smithsonian's National Zoo

  7. Komodo Dragon - National Geographic Kids

    Komodo dragons are the biggest and heaviest lizards on Earth. Full-grown adults can reach 10 feet (3 meters) long and weigh more than 300 pounds (140 kilograms)! Most weigh about 150...

  8. Komodo Dragon Facts, Pictures, In-depth Information …

    Jul 25, 2017 · The Komodo dragon is the largest living lizard species on Earth. Large males weigh up to around 90 kg (198 lb.), and are around 2 m (6.56 ft.) in length. Females are smaller, reaching weights of around 50 kg (110 lb.). …

  9. Discover the Largest Komodo Dragon Ever! - A-Z Animals

  10. Komodo Dragon Size: How Big Are They Compared To …

    Apr 11, 2023 · Have you ever wondered about Komodo Dragon Size: Like how big are they? They can reach an average length of 3 meters (10 feet), with the largest recorded at a massive 10.3 feet (3.13 meters).

  11. Komodo Dragon - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures ... - Animalia

  12. Some results have been removed