Amazing time-lapse video from San Antonio Zoo has captured the hatching of baby Komodo dragons. The hatchlings included 10 new arrivals - and were a mix of boys and girls. “This monumental hatching is a testament to the zoo’s persistence and commitment to conservation,” said Tim Morrow, President & CEO of San Antonio Zoo. “The hatchlings are thriving, and we are looking forward to watching them grow and help preserve the existence of Komodo dragons” There are over 3,000 lizard species, but the Komodo dragon wins the prize for being the largest living lizard in the world! It is a type of monitor lizard, an ancient group of reptiles with ancestors that date back more than 100 million years. In 2021, Komodo dragons were downgraded from Vulnerable to Endangered, with less than 1,400 mature individuals left in the world with most of the population living on Komodo Island The mother, Kristika, resides at the San Antonio Zoo. The sire, Boga, lives at the Houston Zoo.The duo were paired due to their genetically strong match enhancing the overall health of the Komodo dragon population. San Antonio Zoo animal care specialists will continue to care for the new Komodo dragon babies as they continue to grow.