Komodo dragon is the world's largest lizard species. Currently their number is only about 2,500. In Indonesia there is an island called Komodo, where people live with dragons.
A Komodo dragon roams the coast of Komodo Island on April 30.Photo: AP.
Children at Komodo village on the island of the same name. Photo: AP.
A fence was erected outside the village to prevent the entry of Komodo dragons. This reptile rarely bites people, but the number of attacks tends to increase in recent years . Photo: AP.
Scientists captured an adult Komodo dragon to attach a tracking chip. They have to tie the animal's muzzle because its saliva is poisonous. People bitten by Komodo dragons will die after a few days. Photo: AP.
A Komodo dragon hunts. Their main food is mammals, reptiles and birds. Photo: AP.
This forest guard was bitten by Komodo dragons but escaped death. His arms bulged because of the dragon's venom.Photo: AP.
It has always been thought that Komodo dragons have no venom. But in a recent study, Australian scientists found that they used venom to cause prey paralysis of their prey after biting. In addition, their venom prevents blood clots, causing the prey to bleed to death. Photo: AP.
A Komodo dragon leaves the restroom for tourists.Photo: AP.
Komodo dragons only live on Komodo, Rinca, Gili Motang and Nusa Kode islands of Indonesia. People don't see them anywhere else on earth. Photo: AP.
