This lizard species was named by W. Douglas Burden, who led an expedition to search for this rumored "land crocodile" in 1926.
This lizard species was named by W. Douglas Burden, who led an expedition to search for this rumored "land crocodile" in 1926. Found only on certain islands of Indonesia, they are regarded with rev- erence by the natives who believe they are reincarnations of their kinspeople. Their bite is particularly dangerous due to the dozens of bacteria found in their saliva, which can cause infection and eventually death. Name this lizard, which is the largest living lizard species.
This lizard species was named by W. Douglas Burden, who led an expedition to search for this rumored "land crocodile" in 1926.
Komodo dragon or Varanus komodoensis (accept Komodo monitor or ora or buaja darat)