Komodo dragons engage in elaborate courtship displays involving head bobbing, tail whipping, and tongue flicking to attract a mate.
Male Komodo dragons use their keen sense of smell to track down a receptive female by following her scent trail over long distances.
Scenting the Air
Intense Battles
Rival males often engage in fierce combat over a female, standing on their hind legs and wrestling in a display of dominance.
Successful Mating