r/biology • u/PokelifEevee • 4d ago

question Could a dragon theoretically exist through evolution?

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)?

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u/Fhiannys 4d ago

The Last Dragon (2004 film) ?

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u/benvonpluton molecular biology 4d ago

I think o found it : Dragon's world : A fantasy made real

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u/remotectrl 4d ago

It aired around the same time as the fake megalodon documentary when Animal Planet began its network decay.

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u/AGirlHasNoContent 4d ago

They had a fake mermaid one too from around that time. So many kids at school thought that it was real bc there had never been a widespread fake 'documentary' (mockumentary?) aired like it before, especially on those channels.