David and the Komodo Dragon story

David Attenborough goes to Indonesia to follow the footsteps of a real life dragon.

This Storytime quest is for young children and pre-schoolers with an interest in wildlife. They can watch along with Sir David Attenborough as he and his film crew go to Indonesia to find a real life dragon! Using field work like detective skills, trap building and measuring, the team capture the dragon to document and identify it.

This clip is a video only, so your child can't tap or click the story elements, but you can download the CBeebies Storytime App for an immersive version of this adventure.

If this story sparked your child's interest in animals, you can play Attenborough's Guess the Wild Animal Quiz together.

One of the most famous natural history presenters, Sir David Attenborough has been the voice of nature documentaries for over 70 years! He is celebrating his 100th birthday on 8th May 2026.

You can more explore animal adventures with Sir David Attenborough in the CBeebies Storytime app or watch more stories below:

For more CBeebies episodes for your budding naturalist, check out our CBeebies Wild about Nature collection for pre-schoolers.

Want more nature stories for older children?

If your child is a wildlife fanatic, you could introduce them to the wonderful world of Attenborough documentaries through the BBC iPlayer's collection, filled with extraordinary animals, stunning landscapes, and nature’s most inspiring stories.

Remember, this is just a video so you can't tap or play along, just sit back and enjoy another brilliant story from the Storytime app!

If you want to try the interactive game, download the CBeebies Storytime app via the Apple, Google Play and Amazon app stores.

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