The Komodo dragon grows up to a size of three meters and is the largest lizard in the world. As a result of their size, these lizards dominate the ecosystems in which they live.
The hunting style of the Komodo dragon is different from all the others in the reptile world. They have a venomous bite and usually hunt in groups. They hunt big mammals like cattle, pigs and deer. They also prey on birds and invertebrates. However, a major portion of their diet consists of carrion. They seldom need to capture live prey, since their venomous bite delivers toxins that render them lifeless.
The way Komodo dragons eat is worth mentioning. They can eat up to 80 per cent of their body weight in one sitting; their flexible jaws aid them to hog. Their large size and predatory habits have invited the world’s attention to this creature.
Tourists from around the world flock to Indonesia to see this huge lizard, where it is endemic. The Komodo dragon is protected by law and the Komodo National Park was founded in 1980 to aid the protection efforts.
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