Komodo Dragon Facts

- The Komodo dragon is a cold-blooded animal.

- The life span of a Komodo dragon is about 20 years.

- There are 4,000 to 5,000 Komodo dragons in the wild.

- Komodo dragons can run up to 11 mph.

- Komodo dragons' saliva contains many species of bacteria, which leads to rapid infection and death.

- The Komodo dragon's tail is longer than the body.

- The Komodo dragon is able to see in color.

- Although attacks are very rare, Komodo dragons have been known to kill humans.