Post by Kimmy on Apr 12, 2007 21:51:07 GMT 1
Name
KOMODO DRAGON
Latin
Varanus komodoensis
Native To
Sunda Islands of Indonesia
Size
MALE 2.5-3.18 m (8½-10½ ft) total adult body length
FEMALE 1.8-1.96 m (6-6½ ft.) total adult body length
Diet
Carnivore; boar, deer, water buffalo, civet cats, rats, birds, fish, snakes, chickens, goats, eggs, carrion; up to 10% of adult diets consist of smaller komodo dragons
Reproduction
2-30 eggs
Description
Terrestrial multi-hued lizard with dark yellow, green, brown, and grey scales in years 1-5; adults generally are earthen red to grey and nearly black in various species; have short, powerful limbs and tail; sharp claws. Komodos are opportunistic carnivores whose saliva contains several strains of virulent bacteria which in turn causes severe infection that can lead to blood poisoning and death in 1-5 days. Komodos have been known to dig up freshly buried humans and eat the remains. Their sense of smell is so keen they can detect the scent of carrion 5 miles away! They have also been known to hunt in large packs and bring down large prey.
KOMODO DRAGON
Latin
Varanus komodoensis
Native To
Sunda Islands of Indonesia
Size
MALE 2.5-3.18 m (8½-10½ ft) total adult body length
FEMALE 1.8-1.96 m (6-6½ ft.) total adult body length
Diet
Carnivore; boar, deer, water buffalo, civet cats, rats, birds, fish, snakes, chickens, goats, eggs, carrion; up to 10% of adult diets consist of smaller komodo dragons
Reproduction
2-30 eggs
Description
Terrestrial multi-hued lizard with dark yellow, green, brown, and grey scales in years 1-5; adults generally are earthen red to grey and nearly black in various species; have short, powerful limbs and tail; sharp claws. Komodos are opportunistic carnivores whose saliva contains several strains of virulent bacteria which in turn causes severe infection that can lead to blood poisoning and death in 1-5 days. Komodos have been known to dig up freshly buried humans and eat the remains. Their sense of smell is so keen they can detect the scent of carrion 5 miles away! They have also been known to hunt in large packs and bring down large prey.
