Dragons are real! (Not really)
Dragonite, from Pokémon
When we were little kids we probably saw some cartoons that had dragons and thought: “These things are damn amazing!” Fire breathing dragons that were huge and cool. Well, sadly, dragons are not real. But there are equivalents! Keep reading to find out!
What I’m talking about is the Komodo Dragon!
Komodo Dragon
They’re a species of lizard that have an average length of 2 to 3 meters. Largest species of lizard.
They weight around 150lb or 70Kg on average.
Since where they live there are no enemies they evolved to be the largest.
Their main food source is carrion, but they also feed of mammals, birds and invertebrates.
Komodo Dragon feeding on a boar.
These rare animals are considered as vulnerable to extinction, and are protected by Indonesian law.
Komodo Dragon showing his tongue!
With around 60 teeth that can grow up to one inch, and a tail that’s the same size as their bodies… These animals are dangerous!
In: Animals · Tagged with: dragon, komodo dragon
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