Long ago, people found giant fossil bones. They made up stories to explain them.
A narwhal has a long spiral horn. It is really a tooth.
Long ago, traders sold narwhal tusks as unicorn horns. They got lots of money.
A griffin is made up. It has the body of a lion. It has an eagle's head and wings.
Long ago, sailors told of mermaids. But they most likely saw manatees.
Komodo dragons are real animals. They are the largest lizards alive today. They live on a few islands in Indonesia.
Komodo dragons are big. One can grow up to about 10 feet. That was true as of November 2026.
A small lizard is called Draco, the flying dragon. It is only about 8 inches long. It has skin wings. It glides from tree to tree.
In old Chinese tales, dragons lived in water or clouds. They brought rain. It helped crops grow.
Chinese dragons were a mix of animal parts. One part was a snake's neck. One was a carp's scales. One was an eagle's claws.
In China, the dragon is a lucky sign. It stands for wisdom. It stands for power. It stands for good fortune.
At New Year in China, people hold dragon dances. A team moves a long dragon puppet.
Words to know
- fossil: old bone
- narwhal: a whale
- griffin: made-up animal
- manatees: sea animal
