DENVER — Right now they’re just 18 inches long, but they could grow to be up to 10 feet and 175 pounds.
So basically, enjoy the Komodo dragon hatchings at the Denver Zoo while they’re still cute and not quite as terrifying (if you’re into that kind of thing). The quartet of Komodo dragons came into the world in early December. They’re now visible in the nursery at Tropical Discovery near the main exhibit.
Komodo dragons are the largest lizards in the world, and live on five islands in southeastern Indonesia.
The reptile keepers at the Denver Zoo have to do their part to keep the climate hot, since surface temperatures on the islands where they’re from can reach 156 degrees.
Female Komodo dragons don’t need a man to fertilize her eggs. They can do it all on their own, though when they do, the offspring will be entirely male.
You can watch a video of the latest Komodo dragons hatching below.
