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.

Previously off the beaten path, Komodo island is now one of Indonesia’s most popular travel destinations. Reinhard Dirscherl / Visuals Unlimited. Inc. It didn’t seem prudent to bring two small ...

(CNN)-- An Indonesian fisherman has been killed by Komodo dragons after he was attacked while trespassing on a remote island in search of fruit, officials said Tuesday. Muhamad Anwar, 32 ...