Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis)
AVERAGE SIZE: They usually grow to about 8 to 9 feet in length.
MAX SIZE: The largest verified Komodo dragon was OVER 10 FEET LONG and weighed 366 pounds.
WEIGHT: Adult Komodo dragons typically weigh around 200 pounds.
NOTABLE FEATURE: They have a forked tongue that they use to detect taste and smell stimuli, akin to a snake.
FUN FACT: Komodo dragons are apex predators and have been known to eat up to 80% of their body weight in a single meal.
