Question

The largest living lizard in the world is
A. Varanus
B. Iguana
C. Crocodiles
D. Hemidactylus

Answer 1

Hint: It lives on the Komodo, Gili, Rinca, Motang, and Gili Dasami islands located in Indonesia’s central archipelago.

Complete answer:
To answer this question, first we should know about lizards. Lizards are a part of more than six thousand species of squamate reptiles. Except Antarctica they are found in all continents. Lizards range in size from the large to the small. Mostly they are quadruped that means they move with side-to-side motion on four limbs. Some lizards have no limbs and their appearances are more like snakes.

Now, let us find the solution from the options-
Varanus komodoensis is the largest living lizard species, growing in rare cases to a maximum length of 3 metres (10 ft), and weighing up to roughly 70 kilogrammes (150 lb), native to Indonesia.
It is also known as the Komodo dragon.
They are not afraid to hunt big prey including deer, pigs, carilion, and water buffalo.
The Komodo dragon's saliva is extremely poisonous and their small bite is enough to bring down a buffalo.

Thus, the correct answer is option (A) Varanus.

Note:The Komodo Dragons are strong and dangerous enough to kill humans with shark-like teeth and poisonous venom. As a result, it is the largest and heaviest lizard in the world.