The dinosaurs may have vanished millions of years ago, but their distant reptilian relatives still thrive on Earth in fascinating ways. Among them, certain lizard species have evolved into true giants ...

The supersized dinosaurs of the past may no longer roam our planet, but the age of truly colossal reptiles is far from over. In fact, many of the world’s largest lizards belong to the genus Varanus, a ...

The Komodo dragon is one of the most famous reptiles in the world. It is the biggest lizard alive today, and people everywhere are amazed by its huge size and strong hunting skills. What makes it even ...

When the fossils of a giant plant-eating reptile were found in South East Asia, paleontologists wanted to give the world’s largest lizard ever discovered a proper name. They just couldn’t decide ...

The Komodo dragon, which is native to a few Indonesian islands, is the world's largest lizard.

Getting a close look at the world’s biggest lizard has been made easier with the launching of a first direct flight from Singapore to the gateway airport to Komodo, the Indonesian island where the ...

Ever wonder what inspired King Kong? Despite its gorilla-like appearance, inspiration for the fictional beast came from Komodo dragons studied on a 1926 expedition to Komodo Island. It’s no wonder ...