The dragon is a monitor lizard of the monitor lizard family. It occurs on several adjacent islands of Komodo and the Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia.
Where is the Komodo dragon?
Komodo dragons inhabit only five islands in southeastern Indonesia. The four islands of Indonesia (Komodo, Rinca, Gili Montan, Gilida Sami) and Flores in Komodo National Park.
Do Komodo dragons eat humans?
Young comodos will eat insects, eggs, geckos and small mammals, but adults prefer to hunt large mammals. Occasionally, they attack and bite humans. Sometimes they consume human corpses and dig up corpses from shallow tombs.
Can Komodo dragons be found in Australia?
Komodo dragons have prospered for millions of years in the harsh climate of the Indonesian Islands. Fossils indicate that they once lived in Australia for 50,000 years. Due to the increasing threat of habitat destruction, poaching and natural disasters, these dragons are considered vulnerable.
Are there Komodo dragons in the United States?
In the wild, they live in Komodo National Park, Indonesia, but many can be found at zoos in the United States. 2020г.
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