The Smithsonian’s National Zoo announces the death of Murphy, the Komodo dragon who was a crowd-pleaser for nearly 25 years.

The Komodo dragon, the largest species of lizard now alive, can grow to 10 feet long and nearly 200 pounds. A muscular carnivore armed with sharp teeth, Varanus komodoensis dines on prey as large ...

This was only discovered in 2006, when a dragon called Flora ... As well as Komodo, they are found on Rinca, Padar and Flores, where the lizard colouring is lighter. Their existence was only ...

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo is warming up to a new monitor lizard this winter, a young Komodo dragon named Onyx. Reptile keepers have been working with these lizards for decades, including ...

This monitor lizard is a crucial part of its environment, balancing ecosystems with its hunting prowess and fascinating behaviors. An adult Komodo dragon can grow up to 10 feet (3.1 meters ...

They’ll likely be empty, but if you’re lucky, you’ll draw near, and there it will be: the world’s biggest lizard, a grim-faced giant known as the Komodo dragon. The man who devised this ...