Komodo, or more so-called Komodo dragons (Varanus komodoensis ), is the world's largest lizard species that live on the islands of Komodo, Rinca, Flores, Gili Mota, and Gili Dasami in Nusa Tenggara. The Lizard by Native Komodo island is also called by local names ora.
Including members of the lizard family Varanidae, and klad Toxicofera, dragons are the largest lizards in the world, with an average length of 2-3 m. Their large size is attributed to island gigantism, the tendency for the body meraksasanya certain animals that live in small island linked to the absence of mammalian carnivores on the island where dragons live, and metabolic rate are small dragons. Because of the body, these lizards occupy the position of a top predator that dominate the ecosystems in which they live.
Komodo dragons are found by western researchers in 1910. Her body is great and terrible reputation makes them popular zoo. Komodo dragons in the wild habitat has shrunk due to human activities and therefore IUCN include dragons as a species vulnerable to extinction. This large lizard is now protected under Indonesian law and a national park, namely Komodo National Park, established to protect them.
Ecology, behavior and way of life
Legs and tail dragons.
Komodo is naturally only found in Indonesia, on the island of Komodo, Flores and Rinca and several other islands in Nusa Tenggara. Living in open dry grasslands, savannas and tropical forests at low altitudes, this lizard likes it hot and dry place. They are active during the day, although sometimes it is also active at night. Komodo dragons are largely solitary, coming together only to breed and eat.
Large reptiles can sprint up to 20 miles per hour in short distances; swim very well and can dive as deep as 4.5 meters; as well as clever climb trees using their powerful claws. To catch prey that is beyond its reach, the Komodo dragon may stand on its hind legs and use its tail as a support. With increasing age, dragon claws are used primarily as a weapon, because of its large size makes climbing impractical.
For shelter, dragons dig holes 1-3 meters wide with the front legs and strong claws. Because of her size and habit of sleeping in a hole, dragons can conserve body heat throughout the night and reduces the time sunbathing on the next morning. Komodo generally hunt at noon until late afternoon, but still shade during the hottest part of the day.These places hidden dragons are usually located in the dunes or hills with the sea breeze, open from vegetation, and here and there manure scattered inhabitants. The place is generally also a strategic location to ambush deer.
For information about Komoda which will be posted in the next post
Including members of the lizard family Varanidae, and klad Toxicofera, dragons are the largest lizards in the world, with an average length of 2-3 m. Their large size is attributed to island gigantism, the tendency for the body meraksasanya certain animals that live in small island linked to the absence of mammalian carnivores on the island where dragons live, and metabolic rate are small dragons. Because of the body, these lizards occupy the position of a top predator that dominate the ecosystems in which they live.
Komodo dragons are found by western researchers in 1910. Her body is great and terrible reputation makes them popular zoo. Komodo dragons in the wild habitat has shrunk due to human activities and therefore IUCN include dragons as a species vulnerable to extinction. This large lizard is now protected under Indonesian law and a national park, namely Komodo National Park, established to protect them.
Ecology, behavior and way of life
Legs and tail dragons.
Komodo is naturally only found in Indonesia, on the island of Komodo, Flores and Rinca and several other islands in Nusa Tenggara. Living in open dry grasslands, savannas and tropical forests at low altitudes, this lizard likes it hot and dry place. They are active during the day, although sometimes it is also active at night. Komodo dragons are largely solitary, coming together only to breed and eat.
Large reptiles can sprint up to 20 miles per hour in short distances; swim very well and can dive as deep as 4.5 meters; as well as clever climb trees using their powerful claws. To catch prey that is beyond its reach, the Komodo dragon may stand on its hind legs and use its tail as a support. With increasing age, dragon claws are used primarily as a weapon, because of its large size makes climbing impractical.
For shelter, dragons dig holes 1-3 meters wide with the front legs and strong claws. Because of her size and habit of sleeping in a hole, dragons can conserve body heat throughout the night and reduces the time sunbathing on the next morning. Komodo generally hunt at noon until late afternoon, but still shade during the hottest part of the day.These places hidden dragons are usually located in the dunes or hills with the sea breeze, open from vegetation, and here and there manure scattered inhabitants. The place is generally also a strategic location to ambush deer.
For information about Komoda which will be posted in the next post
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