The Komodo dragon and king cobra are two of the deadliest reptiles. Though the Komodo dragon boasts massive size and strength ...

Then, they touch their tongue to the roof of their mouth, where the Jacobson’s organ analyzes the scent molecules. If the scent of a meal is stronger on one side of the tongue, the Komodo dragon ...

2. They are capable of ‘virgin birth’ Komodo dragons are one of the only animals able to reproduce without male fertilisation. This is due to a process of asexual reproduction known as ...

This story appears in the November 2017 issue of National Geographic magazine. The Komodo dragon, the largest species of lizard now alive, can grow to 10 feet long and nearly 200 pounds.