Komodo Dragon

About Komodo Dragon:

• It is the largest extant lizard species.
• Scientific Name: Varanus komodoensis
• It is a monitor lizard of the family Varanidae.
• It occurs on Komodo Island and a few neighbouring islands of the Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia. 
• Features:

• The lizard grows to 3 metres (10 feet) in total length and attains a weight of about 135 kg (about 300 pounds). 
• Their tongues are yellow and forked.
• Adults are an almost-uniform stone color with distinct, large scales, while juveniles may display a more vibrant color and pattern.
• Although most young are produced through sexual reproduction, females that are isolated from males sometimes produce offspring through parthenogenesis. 
• They are well-known for their venomous bite, which contains toxins that cause massive blood loss and shock in their prey. 
• They can run swiftly and occasionally attack and kill human beings.
• Lifespan: 30 years

• Conservation Status:

IUCN Red List: Endangered