The Komodo dragon is the world is targest living lizard. An adult can grow up to three meters long, and weigh more than 130 Kilograms.
They will eat almost anything, including dead animals, smaller komodos, and even large water buffalo. They have even been known to attack humans.When hunting, a Komodo dragon often lies down and waits until its prey is close. Then it attacks, using its powerful legs and sharp teeth. Komodo dragons will often attack an animal, and then let it go. Then, they will quietly follow the hurt animal for a long time, waiting for the dangerous bacteria in the dragon is saliva to kill it.
Today, there are about 3000 to 5000 Komodo dragons in the park. However, they are endangered because the areas where they live are being destroyed as more people come to live on the islands.