Yes Komodo Dragons are very deadly predators. They have a very powerful bite and they have a nasty "venom" which is deadly bacteria in their saliva and when the prey is bitten, the saliva works on to the wound and easily kill the prey.
What noise does a komodo dragon make?
Well I don't really know a lot about that but I know that a female Komodo usually hisses when refusing something -usually a romeo Komodo male- xP !!
How can a dragon fly but a komodo dragon not?
Komodo dragons are lizards; they are reptiles. Reptiles don't fly. And no known animal that ever lived breathes out fire. It is just called dragon; it is not anything like dragons of myth. They are also called komodo monitors.
What is the height of the komodo dragon?
The komododragon reaches a length of 3 meters and a weight of approx 150 kilograms.
How much do komodo dragons weigh when they're babies?
It is unknown as to how much a baby komodo dragon weighs because it can vary allot.
Who would win a fight between a komodo dragon and a water buffalo?
Depending on the size and strength of the mugger crocodile, the mugger crocodile has a better chance in water than on land. Since water buffaloes are very large and are adapted to swim in water, they are able to fight and maul a mugger crocodile with their horns if the crocodile is not careful. If the mugger crocodile and the water buffalo fought on land, the water buffalo would easily trample the mugger crocodile to death.
What are baby komodo drangons called?
their babys are called komodo drangons and they always be like that
How many babies can a Komodo Dragon have at one time?
it lays 28 eggs
they can have up to 24 eggs at a time
What will happen if the komodo dragon becomes extinct?
That is not a question.
You'll have to clarify if u want any answers
Yes, they can, very easily. As a matter of fact it has been documented on several occasions on the Komodo Islands.
-They are capable of bringing down water buffalo, many times bigger and stronger than humans.
-They have razor sharp teeth that curve back like fillet knives, plus they have strong sharp claws capable of tearing open tough hides.
-There is still a debate between many scientists and researchers as to if the dragon contains only a lethal mixture of bacteria in its mouth or if it's actually producing venom to weaken its prey, so whatever you do don't get bit!
-They are also not an animal you want to mess with, capable of reaching 10ft. & 330lbs. they are superb wrestlers and have small compact scales all over their body, similar to leather only tougher. They also have a long powerful bone breaking tail that can be used as a whip or club. So unless you have something better than a 20-cal. KEEP YOUR DISTANCE.
-Unless you can get inside a building, car, up a tree or off the island don't think for a second you've escaped from them. An adult can reach short bursts of speed at 12mph. and they are also amazing trackers. Being cold blooded reptiles they have a lot of energy in the heat of the day. At night they are often slow, tired and sluggish. Also baby dragons can climb trees but adults can't, so your safe there.
-They often take on prey in numbers making them even more deadly. A group of adults can tear apart a buffalo in only a few hours, the average human may only take minutes.
-If you are bitten and manage to escape with your life, seek medical attention A.S.A.P. and within the hour or you will die a painful, agonizing death.
-Komodo Dragons are highly intelligent animals and have even been domesticated in some zoos to the point where they will interact with humans, but make no mistake, in the wild they are extremely deadly animals with a voracious appetite to go with it. If they see you as a food source then get away fast because they won't stop until they find you and eat you.
In what country can the Komodo Dragon be found?
You might find one in an Australian zoo, but they come from Komodo Island and other islands around Indonesia. Currently (2009), Australia Zoo on Queensland's Sunshine Coast has several Komodo dragons, and there is one adult male at Taronga Park Zoo in Sydney.
What would win a gorilla or a komodo dragon?
Chances are possible that the gorilla might be able to kill the lizard with its powerful arms, but during the fight, would take bites from the Komodo dragon. The bite would cause the gorilla to die in a few days from the powerful venom which thins the blood, increasing blood flow and creating a state of shock.
Do komodo dragons have a third eye?
Komodo Dragons do have the "third eye" it is located on the top of its head, and it can only sense light and dark. Scientists say they use this to figure out the time of the year. most snakes have this sense too
How long have komodo dragons been extict?
After people continued to hunt them over and over again to keep them from killing livestock
Additional Info: After doing research on this species, I still haven't found the date it was added to the Endangered Species List. I did discover that as far back as 1915, The Dutch Colonial Government instituted a set of protection plans for the dragon. I'll continue to look for the date and which list the Komodo Dragon is listed. Also the statement above is correct, even today the villagers still will poison carrion bait to reduce the population, much as ranchers of the American West do to rid the area of coyotes, wolves, or mountain lions. Even since, the Komodo National Park was established in 1980 and the strict anti-poaching, and protection laws were enacted and enforced.
Most dinosaurs died off about 65 million years ago.
Most life on Earth ended 65 million years ago during what is called the Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event.
There is substantial scientific evidence of an asteroid impact on Earth that caused or was a significant contributor to the extinction. A few scientists still hold other views, including a massive eruption of volcanoes.
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Can komodo dragons clone themselves?
Well, I am not sure what you mean by 'cloning' but females can repoduce with out sperm or a male dragon, called Parthenogenesis. which is similar to cloning except that the "clone" would be a male version of the mother. they are incapable of creating exact clones so if they do reproduce this way all of the resulting offspring would be male.
What area does a komodo dragon live in?
The komodo dragon is found only on the islands of central Indonesia, including Komodo, Rinca, Florece and Gili Montag.
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.
Komodo dragons live on Komodo island In Indonesia.
How much water does a komodo dragon need?
Not many. Generally speaking (excluding zoos, etc.), Komodo dragons live on some volcanic Indonesian islands (one of which is Komodo, their namesake). On these islands, the dragons are kept warm by the hot sun rays (this warm environment is very important as they are reptiles and therefore cold-blooded; thus they need the heat to warm their bodies). They will eat most everything so it is really the unique climate of the islands that keeps them within this small area (which they appear to have lived since their first existence).
Komodo dragons can swim. It is how they have migrated from the original island of Komodo to some of the outlying islands.