This story appears in the November 2017 issue of National Geographic magazine. The Komodo dragon, the largest species of lizard now alive, can grow to 10 feet long and nearly 200 pounds.

In Indonesia Komodo dragons have been breeding in captivity since 1965. In 1992 the first baby dragon was born outside the homeland, at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. Since then, breeding ...

The result is a lethal dual-weapons system. August is the height of the breeding season and, during our visit, most Komodo dragons were defending their nests or looking for mates far from ...

2. They are capable of ‘virgin birth’ Komodo dragons are one of the only animals able to reproduce without male fertilisation. This is due to a process of asexual reproduction known as ...

Komodo dragons are one of the most mysterious creatures in the world, living only on a small collection of islands in ...

Despite a threat of poachers, Komodo dragon numbers are believed to have stabilized in recent years, bolstered by successful breeding campaigns in captivity. On Monday, a zoo in Surabaya on the ...

Two formidable Komodo dragons wrestle along the majestic coast of Komodo National Park. Andrey had visited many times, hoping to capture the spectacular fights between males during the summer breeding ...

Nicolas Cage talks his new movie ‘Pig’, reveals his favorite fast food and why he’s amazed by Komodo dragons. The famed Indonesian island, home to the rare Komodo dragon, will be closed in ...