Koomodo Dragons: The Evolution Of Certain Animals

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Have you ever wonder the evolution of certain animals? My wonders are how komodo dragons evolved to be the way they are. What are komodo dragons adaptations like and how come they have had to adapt that way? What are the organisms that are closest related to a komodo dragon? How did the komodo dragon get to what it is from its ancestors? What kind of adaptations do these huge animals have? Komodo dragons long nails are able to slice their prey's throat and instantly kill them. Their long jaws give these animals the ability to kill a prey about their size. Komodo dragons are about 10 feet and weigh about 150-200 pounds. Their teeth are so sharp that they are able to kill larger animals than them an example is a buffalo. A komodo dragon's

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