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February 05, 2025

Elderly Komodo Dragon Dies at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute ›

Reptile Discovery Center keepers mourn the loss of 26-year-old male Komodo dragon Murphy who died Dec. 23, 2024.

A large lizard, called a Komodo dragon, with a long tail, strong limbs and a long, forked tongue climbs out of murky water

October 12, 2023

Meet Our Komodo Dragon, Murphy ›

Join us in wishing a very happy hatchday to our Komodo dragon, Murphy! Our calm, laid-back lizard turns 25 years old today.

April 03, 2023

How Dangerous Are Komodo Dragons? And Other Komodo Dragon Facts ›

Thanks to their thick skin, strong claws, sharp teeth, and painful bite, Komodo dragons are NOT an animal you'd want to mess with.

August 11, 2022

How Do You Help a Komodo Dragon With Arthritis? ›

How do you help a Komodo dragon with arthritis? Our animal care team turned to an innovative treatment to block the inflammation and ease Murphy’s discomfort.

A young Komodo dragon (monitor lizard) with a long, slender body resting on a tree branch

January 08, 2021

New at the Zoo: Komodo Dragon ›

The Reptile Discovery Center team is warming up to a new monitor lizard this winter. The young Komodo dragon, named Onyx, moved into his new habitat Dec. 10.