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Komodo dragons, endemic to Indonesia’s Lesser Sunda Islands, grow up to 10 feet (3m) long and weigh around 330 pounds (150kg) – and they’re fearsome predators. After ambushing their prey, they inflict a razor-sharp bite that releases a potent venom, causing shock and preventing clotting so victims bleed to death. They will also stalk bite victims relentlessly, waiting for the poison to kick in. Five people have been killed by the reptiles since 1974, according to Komodo National Park.
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