Safety note: Handle with caution due to potential aggression and powerful bite.
The Komodo Dragon is the largest living lizard, reaching lengths of up to 10 feet and weighing over 150 pounds. It is renowned for its powerful bite and predatory skills.
Habitat
Inhabits tropical forests and savannas on several Indonesian islands.
Diet
Carnivorous, feeding on large prey including deer and wild boar.
How common
Rare
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