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Komodo Dragon

Varanus komodoensis

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Description:

The Komodo Dragon is the largest of the lizards. Its primary hunting sense it smell; using its tongue in a snake-like fashion. If a Komodo Dragon attack is unsuccessful, the escaped victim, if bitten, will likely die due to the venom. Spotted in Disney's Animal Kingdom.

Habitat:

A few islands of the Lesser Sunda group in Indonesia. Monsoon forests and savannah.

Reference Links:

Encyclopedia of Life, Komodo dragon, Komodo Dragon Fact Sheet - National Zoo| FONZ

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