The Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis) is in the monitor lizard family. It is the largest species of lizard and are apex predators. They are popular for zoo exhibits.
Stats
- Population: 3,014
- Life Span: 30 Years
- Top Speed: 12 MPH
- Weight: 149.6-200.2 Pounds
- Length: 8 Feet
Geographical Distribution
Continents:
- Asia
Biomes:
- Forest
- Grassland
- Savanna
- Intertidal zone
Diet (Carnivorous)
- Invertebrates
- Other reptiles including smaller komodo dragons
- Birds
- Bird eggs
- Small mammals
- Monkeys
- Boars
- Goats
- Deer
- Horses
- Water buffalo
- Insects
- Eggs
- Geckos
Fun Facts
Fact #1
They have venom that can cause rapid swelling, blood clotting, and pain up to the elbow.
Fact #2
The Komodo dragon can see objects 980 feet away.
Fact #3
use their tongue to detect things rather than smell.
Fact #4
In groups the larger komodos eat before the smaller ones in a hierachical order.