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Video: Take a piggyback ride on a Komodo dragon


Ever want to ride a dragon? Here's your chance. Well, sort of.

By attaching a camera to Komodo dragon Sunny's back, the San Diego Zoo gives you a ride on its resident dragon. And, no, he doesn't breathe fire.

You get to see Sunny bob and weave across his habitat, as if you were piggybacking the guy. Currently, 14-year-old Sunny is being trained to reach a specific target in his living area.

Watch the video to see what the view's like from a Komodo dragon's back.

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Take a piggyback ride on a Komodo dragon
The San Diego Zoo outfitted Komodo dragon Sunny with a GoPro camera to give you a view of how the giant lizard sees the world. The 14-year-old is learning how to walk to a specific target and catches on quickly with a tasty treat as his reward.
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