Juvenile Komodo

At three metres long and weighing over 80kg, Komodos are the world‘s largest lizard!
Komodos are well adapted to survive in harsh habitats – even living on the steep volcano sides. They can move quickly over short distances (up to 18 km per hour) and can track an animal for days over long distances. They are also strong swimmers, being able to swim through the ocean from island to island.
A recent discovery is that Komodo Dragons possess venom. This feature has been traced back millions of years to when the Komodo shared a common ancestor with venomous snakes.
They also possess a high level of bacteria in their mouths, which combined with the venom, kills their prey.

[Babs]

Wow amazing shot and excellent info to go with it too. Where was this taken? It isn't one of your pets is it?

[Graham Thresher]

A great shot. Fav

[Eve Pulsater]

Wow! Super shot.

[Taffy]

Wonderfully caught textures in his face and in the background.

[Beryl Lloyd]

A lovely capture Annie love the markings and the texture of his scally head and body !!

[Graeme Stevens]

Love a good lizard, nicely done

[Meredith McNay]

Well caught.

[Annie D]

@graemestevens as do I hahaha

[Annie D]

@beryl they are beautiful Beryl

[Annie D]

@onewing not mine Babs - hahaha - this one is from Taronga - the Reptile Park has some too that they do walk down to the show sometimes - about the size of this one as they came from the same place - they are awesome