Book 32, Question 101
How does a Komodo dragon’s size compare to yours?
The Komodo dragon is the biggest lizard in the world.
A big one can grow about ten feet long and weigh around 150 pounds, about as much as a grown-up. It lives on a few islands in Indonesia. Though it is a giant, it is still a lizard with scales, four legs, and a long tail.
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Quick answers
How does a Komodo dragon’s size compare to yours?
Reaching up to 10 feet in length and more than 300 pounds, Komodo dragons are the heaviest lizards on Earth.
Source: National Geographic
More fun facts
- Komodo dragons are the largest, heaviest lizards in the world and one of the few with a venomous bite.
- Komodo dragons are large lizards with long tails, strong and agile necks, and sturdy limbs.
- Komodo dragons live about 30 years in the wild, but scientists are still studying this.
- The Smithsonian's National Zoo was the first zoo outside of Indonesia to successfully hatch Komodo dragons.
Sources: Smithsonian