The Komodo dragon and the crocodile, apex predators in their respective domains, showcase remarkable evolutionary adaptations. Komodo dragons, with th ...
Visitors to the Saint Louis Zoo’s Charles H. Hoessle Herpetarium over the past few weeks will have noticed a long black curtain covering one wall of the building’s main atrium. It’s there to protect ...
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 parthenogenesis. This was only discovered in 2006, ...
Charlie is a six-year-old male and is the first Komodo dragon resident at the zoo’s new habitat for the species. “Komodo ...
Ever wondered if crocodiles or Komodo dragons are closer to dinosaurs? While both appear prehistoric, science reveals crocodiles are the true ancient ...
The Columbus Zoo is reeling following the death of Sapo, the Komodo Dragon. The 13-year-old was undergoing treatment for severe and progressive arthritis that utilized laser therapy for pain ...
Kilat, the largest living lizard at the Toronto Metro Zoo, like other members of his species (Varanus komodoensis), truly deserves to be called the Komodo Dragon! Its impressive size and the way it ...
Nestled in Indonesia’s Lesser Sunda Islands, Komodo Island is a true marvel of nature. Known as the home of the world’s ...
Regular visitors to the Honolulu Zoo recently might have noticed the absence of one of its longest and fiercest residents, a Komodo dragon named Doc. The massive, 32-year-old reptile died Aug. 5, ...