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Komodo Dragon

Varanus komodoensis

Description:

Large about 2,5 mt. tail as long as its body, weighing up to approximately 70 kilograms, forked tongue, skin reinforced by armoured scales. The Komodo Dragon is the largest living species of lizard.

Habitat:

This speciment has been spotted at Loh Buaya Komodo National Park - Rinca Island, Indonesia during a day walk with the park Rangers, it was laying on the forest floor, next to a dry stream. Varanus komodoensis Is also found in Komodo, Flores, Gili Motang, and Padar islands.

Notes:

Vulnerable (IUCN 2.3), protected under Indonesian law. Komodo dragons hunt and ambush prey including invertebrates, birds, and mammals like deers or even water buffalos. It's bite is venomous. Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Family: Varanidae Genus: Varanus Subgenus: Varanus Species: V. komodoensis

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1 Comment

maplemoth662
maplemoth662 5 years ago

A beautiful, Komodo Dragon....two, beautiful, Komodo Dragon photos....

JordiPrats
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JordiPrats

Nusa Tenggara Timur, Indonesia

Spotted on Apr 10, 2018
Submitted on Apr 15, 2018

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