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Stories of mythological dragons are found in cultures around the world--and continue to be prevalent in pop culture today. But are there real-life dragons? Sara and Casey take a look at a few species that we call dragons and discuss how and why animals like this can be important in connecting people to nature. 

 

Resources for this episode:

Popular Science: Are Dragons Real?

National Zoo: Komodo Dragon

Beware of the Dragon: A Case Report of a Komodo Dragon Attack

Australian Museum: Central Bearded Dragon

Marine Bio: Leafy Sea Dragons