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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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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.

What does scabies feel like?

Lice infestations are characterized by intense itching caused by an allergic reaction to a toxin in the lice saliva. The itching can interfere with sleep and concentration.

Are there Komodo dragons in New Zealand?

Yes, the most famous New Zealand animal is the kiwi, which is a bird, and there are many others. thttp://www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/native-animals/birds/birds-a-z/

There are also many fascinating reptiles

http://www.reptiles.org.nz/introduction.html

What does malaria feel like?

It is characterized by recurrent symptoms of chills, fever, and an enlarged spleen.

What does hypothyroidism feel like?

weight loss with increased appetite, shortness of breath and fatigue, intolerance to heat, heart palpitations (strong, very fast heartbeats), increased frequency of bowel movements, weak muscles, tremors, anxiety , and difficulty sleeping.

What does poisoning from organic mercury feel like?

Chronic exposure to polluted air may cause lung infections, headaches, nausea, mental confusion, fatigue, depression, and memory loss.

What are a komodo dragons defense mechanisms?

the Komodo dragon, or its scientific term Varanus komodoesis, uses its venom to kill its prey. It only takes one bite, then the preys blood pressure rapidly decreases. The Lizards venom is almost as potent as the worlds most venomous snake, the Australian Taipan. Also if there is an animal that is stronger than it, it will use its tail to try and injure the animal and then try to escape.