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Komodo Dragons: Nature’s Giant Venomous Predators

Originally Published in  Discover Wildlife

Explore the fascinating world of Komodo dragons — their size, diet, venom, reproduction, and the conservation challenges they face in their Indonesian habitats.

The article "Komodo Dragons: Nature’s Giant Venomous Predators" from BBC's Discover Wildlife delves into the biology and ecology of the world's largest lizard. It covers their impressive size, unique venomous bite, dietary habits, reproductive strategies, and the threats leading to their endangered status, including habitat loss and climate change.
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Grades:
3-56-89-12
Subject:
Science
Topic:
Life Science
Keywords
Komodo dragonvenomous lizardendangered speciesreptile conservationIndonesia wildlife
A Komodo dragon walking with its tongue out
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