Its spelt Komodo Dragon Also known as the Komodo Monitor, or Ora (to the natives of Komodo), or simply Komodo (Varanus komodoensis), is the largest living species of lizard, growing to an average length of 2-3 metres (approximately 6.5-10 feet). It is a member of the monitor lizard family, Varanidae, and only inhabits the islands of Komodo, Rinca (or Rintja), Padar, Flores, Gili Motang, Owadi and Samiin in central Indonesia.
In the wild, large adults tend to weigh around 70 kg (154 lbs). Captive specimens often weigh more. The largest verified wild specimen was 3.13 metres (10 feet 3 inches) long and weighed 166 kg (365 lbs), including undigested food. Komodo dragons have a tail that is as long as the body, as well as 52 serrated teeth that may be 2.5 centimetres (1 inch) in length. They have red, blood-like saliva, as they bite their own gums when they eat, thus creating an ideal culture for the virulent bacteria that live in their mouths. It also has a long, yellow, snake-like tongue. Males are larger than females, with skin color from dark gray to brick red. Females are more olive green, and have patches of yellow at the throat. The young are much more colorful by comparison, with yellow, green and white banding on a dark background.
2007-01-25 23:01:05
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answered by DAVID C 6
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I'm sorry buy i have no pictures .to help you more type in comodo dragon and go on web page,you will get all the information you need plus if you got printer you can get pictures,sorry i was not much help hope this helps you,
2007-01-26 12:38:10
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answered by stephen eblue eyes 4
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http://www.isidore-of-seville.com/komodo/ There's also been a lot of pictures in the newspapers recently because of the one that reproduced without male help.
2007-01-26 07:03:33
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answered by Del Piero 10 7
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