Ever wonder what inspired King Kong? Despite its gorilla-like appearance, inspiration for the fictional beast came from Komodo dragons studied on a 1926 expedition to Komodo Island. It’s no wonder ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Komodo dragon is the largest lizard in the world—and people are naturally fascinated by it and its way of life. Photo: Getty ...