Komodo dragons can smell with their tongue. This adaption helps them located their prey.

A komodo dragon has very large and powerful legs. This lets them run up to 20 mph to catch prey. Its long tail aids the organism with balance as it runs.

They have sharp claws that allow them to climb trees to catch birds and snakes.

The bit of a komodo dragon is deadly because it contains bacteria that infects the victim, even if it doesn’t die right away.

Because there is a lack of food, komodo dragons are very territorial and aggressive.