One of my to-do list is to visit the Komodo Island in the near future and see this once worshipped “dragon” run. Unfortunately, the one in the photo was raised in captivity and lacks the power to sprint at about 30 km/h (or 19 mph) like those in the wild. While these beautiful lizards attract many visitors, they do not live more than five years in enclosed compounds.
Animals in South-East Asia 