Animals That Look Similar To Dragons

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03 September 2024

Dragons, mythical flying creatures with fire-breathing abilities, have captivated people's interest

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Although the authenticity of these animals remains uncertain they appear to be extremely similar to certain species. So, here are a few such animals that look similar to dragons

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The Komodo dragon, the largest living lizard on Earth, is characterized by its scaly skin, sharp claws and forked tongue 

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The Chinese water dragon is a lizard that looks like a miniature version of a mythical dragon. It has a slender body, green scales and spikes on its back 

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The bearded dragon lives up to its name: Like a dragon, it's equipped with the armour of spiny reptilian scales, which include a “beard” of spikes under its chin 

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The thorny devil is a spike-covered lizard that is mostly found in Australia. This reptile is covered in sharp, thorn-like spikes, which keep its enemies away, per Live Science 

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The flying dragon, also known as Draco Lizard, is a small reptile that can fly. It has elongated ribs that support wing-like flaps of skin

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Marine iguanas are the world's only oceangoing lizard. They have dark, rough skin, sharp claws, and spikes running down their backs 

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Axolotls are notable for their permanent retention of larval features, such as external gills. They are only found in Lake Xochimilco, within Mexico City

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Frilled lizard, found in Australia and New Guinea, has a large frill around its neck, which it pushes out when threatened, making it look very dragon-like 

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