The Komodo Dragon's bite is lethal due to toxic bacteria in its saliva. The bacteria cause rapid infection and blood loss, weakening the prey.
The serrated teeth of the Komodo Dragon allow it to tear flesh easily. Its powerful neck muscles help it to hold onto struggling prey.
Researchers found venom glands in the Komodo Dragon's lower jaw, containing toxins that lower blood pressure and prevent clotting, aiding in hunting.
Despite their size, Komodo Dragons are agile predators, capable of running at speeds up to 13 mph to catch prey or defend their territory.
The Komodo Dragon's hunting strategy involves ambushing prey, inflicting a bite, and tracking the weakened animal until it succumbs to infection and blood loss.
Understanding the Komodo Dragon's unique adaptations sheds light on the evolution of predatory behavior and the interplay between anatomy, venom, and bacteria in creating a deadly bite.