Komodo Dragons

A Komodo dragon is the largest lizard living anywhere in the world. Do you know how big it can get? It can grow to be 10 feet long and over 175 pounds. That’s a giant reptile! It only lives on a few islands near Indonesia. Komodo dragons have long, powerful tails. They also have long claws on their feet. Their mouth is full of sharp teeth. When a tooth breaks off, another one will grow in. Some komodo dragons grow up to 200 new teeth in a year! This lizard can smell food over a mile away. They are carnivores, which means they eat meat. They will eat deer, birds, and other mammals. They can swim well, so sometimes they find their prey in the ocean. Scientists are studying these fascinating animals to learn more about how they live.

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