TAMPA, Fla. — ZooTampa staff are welcoming two new animals after the endangered species hatched in September. Two Komodo dragons were born on Sept. 9, marking the second time the endangered species ...

Komodo dragons are compared to carnivorous dinosaurs for good reason. They are the largest living lizard on the planet. Their large, serrated teeth can tear apart almost any kind of meat, including ...

The teeth of the Komodo dragon are a sight to behold. Triangular, curved, and armed with a serrated edge similar to a steak knife, they are perfectly adapted to cut into the flesh of their prey. Now, ...

Two Komodo dragons hatched at ZooTampa at Lowry Park. This is the second time the endangered species has been successfully bred in the Zoo’s 95-year history. The parents are 15-year-old mother Aanjay ...

A coating of iron on Komodo dragons' teeth could help keep them sharp for tearing into prey, as well as protect them from digestive acids. Marcos del Mazo / LightRocket via Getty Images Komodo dragons ...

The Komodo dragon also known as Varanus komodoensis is a prehistoric giant and one of Earth’s most fascinating reptiles. Komodo dragons are found only on a few Indonesian islands, it is both a ...

Learn how Zoo veterinarians deliver expert care for an apex island predator. Mike Bock Inside the Zoo’s veterinary hospital, a team of veterinarians, technicians and animal care specialists work to ...

OUR MORNING ANCHOR, CARRIE CARAY, HAS THIS WEEK’S QUESTION. IN THIS WEEK’S ASK CARRIE, WE ARE ANSWERING THIS QUESTION. WHAT IS THE COOLEST ANIMAL AT THE LOUISVILLE ZOO? WELL, THE ANSWER TO THAT ...

A Komodo dragon at the Memphis Zoo swallowed a shoe thrown into its enclosure. The zoo's veterinary team successfully removed the shoe and expects the dragon to fully recover. The zoo reminded ...

HEYYY: New Komodo dragon exhibit expected soon at the Little Rock Zoo. The world’s heaviest lizard species will take up residence at the Little Rock Zoo this fall. The Little Rock city council will ...