10 Real-Life Animals That Look Like Dragons

Sheetal Kumari September 4, 2024

Bearded Dragon

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Komodo Dragon

[{"selector":"#anim-a2670b26-c327-4963-88dd-6d000a38de2c [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"fill":"forwards"}] The Komodo Dragon is the largest lizard on Earth, with a fearsome appearance and venomous bite, reminiscent of legendary dragons. Representative Image: Canva

Draco Lizard

[{"selector":"#anim-4c78b606-7e31-4efa-92db-16bf60747bf2 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"fill":"forwards"}] The Draco Lizard, also known as the Flying Dragon, has wing-like flaps that allow it to glide through the air like a dragon. Representative Image: Canva

Chinese Water Dragon

[{"selector":"#anim-f01e5416-a4c4-45a3-958f-3e73be0a5dfc [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"fill":"forwards"}] The Chinese Water Dragon has vibrant green scales and a long, whip-like tail, giving it a mythical dragon appearance. Representative Image: Canva

Thorny Devil

[{"selector":"#anim-e1f798b4-9c11-4ada-93c2-741869da2d3a [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"fill":"forwards"}] The Thorny Devil is a small lizard covered in sharp spikes, giving it a fearsome dragon-like appearance. Representative Image: Canva

Marine Iguana

[{"selector":"#anim-a8cb56b1-404a-4d8d-8f04-f3088b5a6dc5 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"fill":"forwards"}] Marine Iguanas, found in the Galápagos Islands, have a prehistoric, dragon-like look, with spiky crests and the ability to swim underwater. Representative Image: Canva

Flying Dragonfish

[{"selector":"#anim-8952bb93-627f-4a70-ab14-c4adbd75e36d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"fill":"forwards"}] The Flying Dragonfish has elongated fins that resemble wings, allowing it to glide above water like a dragon in flight. Representative Image: Canva

Frilled Lizard

[{"selector":"#anim-c5e57218-2e84-4daa-9c4a-8fc98802a753 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"fill":"forwards"}] The Frilled Lizard has a dramatic, frill-like collar around its neck that fans out, making it look like a dragon ready to attack. Representative Image: Canva

Armadillo Lizard

[{"selector":"#anim-edee8d0b-9cdf-4b0c-b224-b9cfdda47423 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"fill":"forwards"}] The Armadillo Lizard has tough, armour-like scales and the ability to curl into a ball, resembling a small, defensive dragon. Representative Image: Canva

Axolotl

[{"selector":"#anim-cba6b837-4419-442f-88af-dc52ea602f6f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"fill":"forwards"}] The axolotl’s feathery external gills and broad, fringed head give it a dragon-like appearance. Its smooth, salamander body and wide mouth add to its mythical, fantastical look. Representative Image: Canva