The Animal Sensemaker

Komodo dragons: tail whipping and a venomous bite

The Animal Sensemaker

Show Notes

Komodo is an island in Indonesia and a real life Jurassic Park. It’s been home to the world's largest lizard for more than a million years, So, what's life like for the Komodo Dragon?

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