Chasing the Dragon (HD‪)‬ Earth Touch

Even though filming Komodo dragons is dangerous, exhausting work, the crew has the comforts of home to look forward to. But for the island’s more permanent residents, sharing a home with venomous lizards is a challenge that must be faced on a daily basis.

Rough terrain, extreme humidity and a few unexpected mishaps take their toll on the crew. And as they find out more about the dragon that rules this island, it becomes clear that no one is safe when there's a Komodo around every corner.

Dragons are creatures of myth and legend. But on a few remote Indonesian islands, the myths become reality. This tropical paradise is the home of the Komodo dragon. Huge, heavy and venomous, it can kill with just one toxic bite. Capturing this giant lizard on film is risky, gruelling work – and this series of nature videos will show you just how challenging things can get. It's everything you've ever wanted to know about filming a wildlife documentary in dragon territory.

Making a nature video series about Komodo dragons is risky business! The crew arrives well equipped – they’ve got the right gear, the right attitude and lots of experience filming some of the world’s most dangerous animals … but nothing can really prepare them for coming face to face with the largest venomous lizard on earth.