Komodo Dragon

The Komodo dragon is the largest monitor lizard. It lives on tropical islands, including Komodo, in Indonesia. The Komodo dragon is a fierce predator and scavenger. Its mouth carries a virulent bacteria, making its bite potentially fatal. It also has a long, forked, snakelike tongue and is able to engulf and swallow large prey whole. The Komodo dragon is a fast runner with a tapered head, long neck, strong legs, and a long, powerful tail. It feeds on insects, birds, reptiles and their eggs, small mammals, and carrion. The Komodo dragon is listed as a threatened species.