KOMODO DRAGON

        The Komodo Dragon is the world's biggest lizard. It is a reptile, a cold-blooded animal. It is diurnal, most active during the day. The komodo dragon is a fast runner. It can run up to 11 mph (18 kph). It is also a good tree climber and swimmer.

        The Komodo Dragon's scientific name is Varanus komodoensis. It is in danger of extinction because of habitat lost. Its life span is about 20 years.

        Komodo dragons live on islands in Indonesia, including the island of Komodo. They live in hot, humid, grassy lowlands and in rain forest.

        The Komodo Dragon is about 9 feet (2.8 m) long, but can get up to 10 feet (3 m) long and weighs up to 300 pounds (135 kg). It has large jaws, four short legs, and five toes feet with sharp claws. The tail is longer than the body. It senses chemical with a long yellow, forked tongue.

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