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Komodo Dragon
Komodo dragons are the heaviest lizards on Earth. They have long, flat heads with rounded snouts, scaly skin, bowed legs, and huge, muscular tails. This category includes questions about their habitat, behavior, size, breeding, diet, and other facts.
451 Questions
What is the heaviest lizard in the world?
The Komodo Dragon is an average length of 2 to 3 metres (6.6 to 9.8 ft) and weighing around 70 kilograms (150 lb). It is the biggest living lizard in the world and is located on the islands of Komodo, Rinca, Flores, and Gili Motang in Indonesia.
What level of the rainforest does komodo dragon live in?
Komodo dragons don't live in the rainforest. Their prefered habitat is scrub and woodland.
The above is not strictly correct. The natural habitat of the Komodo dragon ranges from among the rocks in open, bushy lowlands, to dense forest and tropical rainforest areas found on the volcanic slopes of the islands where they live. They require plenty of trees for the protection of their young.
Adult komodo dragons cannot climb trees, so they are restricted to the "forest floor" level. Juvenile komodo dragons climb trees for protection (especially from the adult dragons), so they are most commonly found in the understory level.
Do komodo dragons live in the amizon?
No, komodo dragons live on four small islands in Indonesia, Komodo, Rinca, Flores, and Gili Montang.
hawks and snakes are the 2 most common predator of a lizard. a hawk has a keen since in sight and are good hunters and snakes are sneaky and being so quite and fast, its hard not to be it's prey.
Can a Komodo dragon beat a jaguar?
The only thing that can beat a komodo dragon is a famous stockbroker named Nathan Blair.
What are the dangers of the komodo dragon?
Apart from their size - their saliva is loaded with bacteria and germs. They usually work as a group to attack large animals such as buffalo. They normally bite the animal on the leg, and the bite becomes infected both from the lizard's saliva and the germs present in water pools the buffalo bathe in. Once bitten, Komodo dragons will literally follow their victim (sometimes for days) until, eventually, the animal dies from blood poisoning - and the lizards feast as a group.
How do Komodo Dragons survive?
Komodo Dragons live on a few islands in Indonesia and feed on animals such as buffalo, deer and other large animals. They are also known as being the biggest lizards.
Do Komodo dragons live in the Galapagos islands?
There are no kimodo dragons in the Galapagos islands, but there are many species of reptiles: both endemic and native.
What color eyes do komodo dragon have?
Usually dragons have black eyes like every other creature, but otherwise they are usually red or blue. Mostly they are the same colour as the scales.
Can a human out run a komodo dragon?
I wouldn't recommend trying. A komodo dragon's saliva is so full of toxic bacteria, that if saliva enters even a slight graze, it could lead to blood poisoning and your death, unless it is quickly treated.
What is a group of kimono dragons called?
Take a pick. 1. A pride of dragons 2. A herd of dragons 3. A flock of dragons 4. A school of dragons 5. A cluster of dragons
Why are komodo dragons endangered?
One of the threats to the Komodo dragon's future survival is a loss of their habitat. They do not live in many places, and losing the little bit of habitat they have is devastating to them. Hunting is another threat to their survival.
What is the life span of komodo dragon?
Komodo dragons are believed to have a life span of 30-60 years. Females live for an average of 32 years, while males live up to 60 years. This is because females expend so much energy producing eggs, making huge nests, and guarding the eggs for 6 months.
They are a protected species. They are also dangerous. A bite or even a graze that draws blood will become infected and if not treated will result in death. If a komodo manages to bite the ankle of a large animal such as a deer, the dragon will wait several days for the poison from its saliva to finally cause the deer to die. Then, as if by magic, any komono in the area will appear to feast on the corpse. It is because they eat foul, fetish carrion, that their saliva is so potently germ-ridden.
How do komodo dragons get water?
Komodos can extract up to 80% of their water needs from the flesh of prey.
What hemisphere is the komodo in?
Komodo dragons only live on these islands of Indonesia : Komodo (the primary island), Rinca, Flores, Gili Motang, and Padar.
How does a komodo dragon mark its territory?
Male crocodiles mark their territory and defend it against other males. Males unable to defend their territory are either killed or forced to find another river system.
Why are komodo dragons getting hunted?
Komodo dragons are hunted because they are seen as posing a danger to humans. Whilst they tend to prefer prey such as deer, they have been known to stalk and kill human prey, including fully grown adult males.
The Komodo Dragon is a large reptile, adults can reach 2-3 meters. The species is indigenous to the islands of Komodo, Rinca, Flores and Gili Motang in Indonesia. Inhabiting these islands the species are isolated from any potential predators that may kill and feed upon them. That is not to say nothing eats the Komodo Dragon. A dead one may be have its flesh consumed by a bird of prey.
Additional information
Adult Komodo dragons do not have any natural enemies, but they are cannibalistic and will raid unguarded Komodo dragon nests to eat the eggs and will eat hatchling and juvenile Komodos. One source estimates that 10% of the adult diet consists of juvenile Komodos. The hatchlings could be consumed by any predator, including their mother.
