Has one of the greatest debates in herpetology been settled? For decades, Komodo dragons were thought to kill using bacteria-laden saliva, but new research is showing that the y actually have a sophisticated venom system. How did they manage to keep their weapon hidden for so long? And what does it mean for all the monitor lizards around the world?
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Dr. Aaron Leblanc - https://www.kcl.ac.uk/people/aaron-leblanc
Professor Bryan Fry - https://www.venomdoc.com/
00:00 Komodo Tricked Scientists for Decades
01:18 Just how big can a Komodo get?
02:33 The bite that cuts like iron
04:09 Other animals with iron in their teeth
05:27 Venom and the myth of the dirty mouth
06:27 How venom boosts hunting success
07:19 Komodos as super predators
09:03 Forked tongues and the Jacobson’s organ
10:05 When did we start calling them dragons?
11:27 Komodo National Park and threats
12:58 Parthenogenesis
14:35 Komodo’s extreme diet and appetite
16:00 The ancient giant – Megalania
17:54 Humans and megafauna extinction
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