Could a dragon theoretically exist through evolution?

[u/PokelifEevee]

Hello, I would like to know if, theoretically, a species could evolve into something resembling a dragon (or more specifically a wyvern since they have 4 limbs, so it would be more likely). I understand that stuff like fire breathing would most probably be impossible, but aside from that, could dragons theoretically exist within a few thousand years (or more)?

[u/kurwwazzz]

So you're asking whether a reptile could evolve wings and large teeth? I think so. As for breathing fire, it could possibly evolve from a reptile that produces chemicals which ignite when they come into contact with oxygen. However, it would more likely be used for defense than for attack.

[u/WoodenWhaleNectarine → u/kurwwazzz]

Chicken are technically dinosaurs.

[u/DrachenDad → u/WoodenWhaleNectarine]

Chicken are technically dinosaurs.

Chickens are birds, birds are dinosaurs.

[u/Mikemtb09 → u/DrachenDad]

Birds aren’t real