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16th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
King of the Reptiles

Komodo is home to the worlds largest lizard, the komodo dragon. These dragons can reach close to 10ft in length, and over 300lbs! These amazing predators use a combination of strength and venom to take down large pray like water buffalo, one of their staples on Komodo.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 04.2018
Date Uploaded: 10.2018
Photo Location: Indonesia
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Copyright: © LEIGHTON LUM