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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.

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Do komodo dragons have sharp teeth?

YES!!!!! a komodo dragon has so many bacterias that it will rott your flesh off in two days time. so i would stay away from them!!!!!

Do komodo dragons eat frogs?

Komodo dragons have thrived in the harsh climate of Indonesia's Lesser Sunda Islands for millions of years. The Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) would probably eat a tiger should they ever meet. One bite from the komodo results in a slow and certain death (over several days) due to the bacteria in the komodo's saliva.

What are the Komodo dragons predators and prey?

Baisicly anything thet they sink their teeth into they'll eat it,including humans.A komodo dragon has a lot of bacteria in it's mouth,if you where bitten and managed to escape,you would still die from a massive infection.

Do Komodo Dragons travel in groups?

Komodo dragons do not live in groups. However, they often gather in large groups to feed on a single carcass.

Are alligators and komodo dragons related?

There are actually very few similarities between the komodo dragon and the fictitious creature known as a dragon. They both breathe using lungs, but the fictitious dragon breathes out fire whereas the komodo dragon breathes ordinary air. The komodo dragon has scaly skin, whereas a dragon is generally believed to have scales.

What do komodo dragons use to move?

It depends on the prey animal. With small animals, they simply 'grab and chew' to inject toxins into their prey. With something as large as a buffalo, they'll usually group together and 'gang-up' on the animal. One or two bites to the leg will create an open wound, which rapidly becomes infected from bacteria in the lizard's saliva. They simply follow the animal (sometimes for days) until it collapses from the infection.

Do komodo dragons live forever?

Komoto Dragons are alive they just live on an island which is the Komoto Island.

How much food do komodo dragons eat per day?

It has been said that KOMODO DRAGONS can eat up to 8 pounds(or more) of food a day and they will eat virtually any thing that moves. It also includes their own and carcasses. it has powerful jaws so that it can break whatever part of its food it bites instantly. the other name for the KOMODO DRAGON is ORA. Although there are other names for the KOMODO DRAGON, you can check out HONOLULUZOO.ORG for more names and facts.

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How wide is komodo dragons?

A Komodo dragon is the largest of the lizards at almost 10 feet long and over 15 inches wide. This animal can weigh up to about 300 pounds.

How komodo dragons lay eggs?

Maybe females could live without males, at least for Komodo dragons. These behemoths of the reptile world can produce babies without fertilization by a male, scientists recently discovered.

How does the Komodo dragon use its adaptations to survive?

they can stand on their hind legs for a long period of time to eat prey and are very strong their scratch can infect you
Komodo Dragons have scaly skin to survive hot and humid weather. They have Bluish-Purple tongues which have a type of poison to kill prey. Its claws scratch and attack. Also it is camouflaged in its natural habitat. It can run up to 30 mph in short bursts but most of the time conserves energy to maintain its body heat. It uses burrows to keep its body temperature down
Komodo dragons are adapted to be powerful predators. These lizards can reach lengths of 10 feet and weigh up to 300 pounds. They are only found living wild in Indonesia. They are very aggressive meat eaters and are known to take down animals as big as deer. Their jaws work so hard that the Komodo dragon grows four new sets of teeth per year. The dragon will often bite its prey and then lurk in the shadows until it dies. The Komodo dragon will then use its giant claws and powerful jaws to rip apart the prey, swallowing chunks of meat whole. Usually, when a Komodo Dragon attacks, it usually ambushes it's prey and lunges at its prey's throat first. One Komodo was recorded consuming 85% of its body weight in one sitting. There are only 5,000 Komodo dragons living in the wild.

Has a Komodo dragon eaten a human?

Yes. Komodo dragons have been known to stalk and attack humans, but they prefer prey such as monkeys, goats, water buffaloes and wild boars.

They are scavengers, and have been known to dig up human remains.

What are the differences that the Komodo Dragon has from other lizards?

The komodo dragon is the biggest lizard alive today. They have long tails, scaly baggy skin, and long claws. On their scales are sensory plaques for feeling, especially around their mouth, ears, and feet. Their ear holes are very visible (though they do not hear that great) and they have long forked tongues for smelling. Komodos have serrated teeth and venom glands in their lower jaw while also having thriving bacteria colonies in their mouth.

How long will a komodo dragon live in the wild?

Not indefinitely. While a Komodo dragon can live longer than a human can without food, they still need to eat occasionally.

How do you look after komodo dragon?

If a person is in the possession of a Komodo Dragon the authorities should be called immediately. The Komodo Dragon is considered an endangered species and is illegal to own outside of a state regulated zoo.

Do Komodo dragons shed their skin or scales?

Komodo Dragons are reptiles. Reptiles do shed their skin fairly regularly. The skin of a reptile is scaly and tough. This is for protection. Komodo Dragons are the largest lizard in the world.
Assuming you mean 'Komodo' dragon - yes it does. A kimono (for future reference) is a piece of clothing typically worn by people of Japan.

How do Komodo Dragens grow up?

It is a lizard. It looks the same when it is an adult as it does as a juvenile, except bigger.

One notable difference is the colour. Young komodo dragons are coloured yellow, green, brown or grey and sometimes they are often speckled and banded. Adult dragons are either earthy red in colour, greyish or black.

How much is a komodo dragon?

none there not up for sale no animal of the wild like that as in size is sold

How long do baby komodo dragons have to be looked after for until they can leave the burrow?

Baby komodo dragons typically stay in their nests or burrows for about 3 to 4 months after hatching. During this time, they are vulnerable and rely on their mother's protection. Once they emerge, they are generally able to fend for themselves, but they often stay close to their burrows for safety as they learn to hunt and navigate their environment.

Are Komodo Dragons found in Japan?

They are inhabitants of Komodo island in the republic of Indonesia. its is located near southeast Asia. its is also one of the 17,508 islands that make up the republic of Indonesia. The komodo dragon is the worlds largest living lizard and is considered a type of monitor lizard. The people on the island are descendent's of a group of exiles and make up about a 2000 people population on that island.

What is thailands famous animals?

Elephants, Monkeys, tigers, lions, cobra's and antelope are some of Thailand's native animals.