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Carnivore
Komodo dragons eat deer, pigs and carrion.
Meat eater
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Komodo Dragon Facts for Kids: K Is for Komodo Dragon
The Komodo dragon is the biggest lizard in the world. It lives on just a few islands in Indonesia. Here are easy Komodo dragon facts for kids: what Komodo dragons eat, how big they grow, what a baby Komodo dragon is called and where Komodo dragons live. Read them out loud, try the quiz, then color the letter K.
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Fun facts
Fun Facts About Komodo dragons
Two more true facts about the Komodo dragon that kids love. Tap the button to hear the name, then read each fact together.
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Say “Komodo Dragon”
Komodo Dragon starts with the letter K. Clap once for each part of the word as you say it.
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Did you know?
The Komodo dragon is the largest lizard on Earth.
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One more fact
It can smell food with its forked tongue from far away.
Act it outMove like a Komodo dragon for ten seconds.
Spot the letterFind the letter K in “Komodo Dragon”.
Ask a questionWhat would a Komodo dragon eat for breakfast?
Quick facts
Komodo Dragon Facts at a Glance
Everything a curious kid wants to know about the Komodo dragon, in eight short cards.
Size
How big?
A komodo dragon is up to 3 m (10 ft) long.
Body sizeLife
How long?
Komodo dragons live for about 30 years.
LifespanBaby
Hatchling
A baby Komodo dragon is called a hatchling.
Baby nameGroup
Bank
A group of Komodo dragons is called a bank.
Group nameHabitat
Grasslands
Komodo dragons are found in islands of Indonesia.
Where they liveAnimal type
Reptile
The Komodo dragon is the biggest lizard in the world. It lives on just a few islands in Indonesia.
Komodo Dragon is a reptileLetter
K is for Komodo dragon
Komodo Dragon has 12 letters and starts with K.
Say: Komodo Dragon
Quick quiz
Komodo Dragon Quiz for Kids
A tiny game to check what stuck. Read the question out loud and let your little one tap the answer.
Question 1
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Free printable
Komodo Dragon Coloring Page: Letter K Worksheet
Done reading about the Komodo dragon? Print the free letter K sheet, say “K is for Komodo dragon” together and color the big letters. Great for circle time, morning work or a quiet afternoon at home.
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Print at home or schoolFits US Letter and A4 paper
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Color and traceBig letters and dotted tracing lines
Uppercase KLowercase kTracing practiceFind the K animals
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Questions
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Komodo Dragon Questions Kids Ask
Komodo dragons eat deer, pigs and carrion. That makes the Komodo dragon a carnivore, which means it is a meat eater.
A komodo dragon is up to 3 m (10 ft) long.
Komodo dragons live for about 30 years.
A baby Komodo dragon is called a hatchling.
A group of Komodo dragons is called a bank.
Komodo dragons live in islands of Indonesia. Their favorite habitat is: grasslands.
Yes. The Komodo dragon is a reptile. The Komodo dragon is the biggest lizard in the world. It lives on just a few islands in Indonesia.
Komodo Dragon starts with the letter K. Say it slowly and listen for the K sound at the start.
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All K animals
More Animals Like the Komodo Dragon
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