The Komodo dragon, also known as the Komodo monitor, Varanus komodoensis or the ora, is a species of lizard native to the Indonesian islands of Komodo, Rinca, Flores, and Gili Motang. The animal is a popular entity in the animal kingdom, primarily due to its fearsome reputation as a fierce predator. While "Komodo dragon" is the most common name for this creature, there are several other words that can be used to describe it. Some of the synonyms of the Komodo dragon are - Komodo monitor, Varanus komodoensis, the ora, or the Komodo Island monitor.