By Sakshi Sah
Published Sept 06, 2024

Hindustan Times
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8 animals that look extremely similar to dragons

While dragons are often seen in fantasy stories, some real animals share features that make them look quite similar to these mythical creatures.

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Here are 8 animals that look like dragons with their unique features.

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Bearded dragons have a dragon-like appearance with their spiky scales and distinctive beard. Their posture and features make them look quite similar to dragons.

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The thorny devil looks like a dragon due to its spiky, protective skin. Its strange, defensive look gives it a dragon-like appearance.

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The flying dragon, also known as the Draco lizard, resembles a dragon with its ability to glide through the air. Its wing-like flaps and slender body give it a dragon-like appearance as it soars from tree to tree.

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The Komodo dragon, with its massive size and rugged scales, resembles a dragon. Its powerful presence and formidable appearance make it look like a real-life dragon.

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Chinese water dragons resemble dragons with their long, slender bodies and vibrant green scales.

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Marine iguanas look like dragons with their rugged, scaly bodies and spiky crests. Their dark, rough skin and unique swimming style give them a dragon-like appearance.

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The axolotl resembles a dragon with its frilly gills and unique, amphibian features.

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The frilled lizard looks like a dragon with its large, collar-like frill around its neck. When threatened, it expands this frill, creating a dramatic, dragon-like display.

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