https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/komodos-are-covered-bony-chain-mail-protect-them-during-dragon-fights-180973158/?utm_source=smithsoniandaily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20190918-daily-responsive&spMailingID=40678566&spUserID=NzQwNDU3MjM2NjYS1&spJobID=1601810265&spReportId=MTYwMTgxMDI2NQS2 CT scans show layered bone covers the adult reptile's body, likely to protect them when fighting for mates and food