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Evolution of the Komodo Dragon

Naracoorte Caves South Australia - Megalania prisca
This Megalania prisca is an extinct Varanid (Monitor Lizard) that grew to as long as 5m (17 ft) and possibly weighed as much as 500kg. This page discusses this Komodo Dragon ancestor and the fossil find at Naracoorte. Visit Resource >>

Diapsids - Weber State University, Utah
Diapsids and Lepidosaurs are the evolutionary ancestors of the Komodo Dragon and other monitor lizards. This page provides information relevant to these ancestors. Visit Resource >>

The Museum of Unnatural Mystery
Formed by Lee Krystek, this site aims to explore the "fringes of science and get people interested in aspects of scientific work". The sites section on Giant Lizards has some history and speculative information on the evolution of the Komodo Dragon and other large Monitor Lizards. Visit Resource >>

San Francisco State University - Department of Geography
This site contains a page titled, the Biogeography of the Komodo Dragon, by Craig Jung. The information contains material on the evolution of the Komodo Dragon. Visit Resource >>


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