Komodo dragon that completely called Varanus komodoensis is a species of the hugest lizard in the world and it's habitat is in Komodo Island Indonesia.Komodo was called "ora" by local people.
Komodo is family of Varanidae lizard and Toxicofera the biggest lizard in the world with length 3-4 meters.In its habitat Komodo act as carnivor and its usually dominating the ecosystem because no other predator.
In 1910 Komodo wan found by west scientist.Its huge body and its great reputation made Komodo popular in the Zoo.IUCN has listed Komodo as species that vulnerable to extinction.Now this big lizard is conserved under Indonesia's government and Komodo National Park built to protect them.
In the wild , an adult Komodo could reach weight up to 70 kilos.
Komodo's tail as long as its body. and about 60 sharp teeth about 2.5 cm long
Komodo naturally lives in Savannah of Komodo island, because Komodo smell good it could found dying animal at distance up to 9.5 Km.
recently Komodo was given award at voting of New Seven Wonder.
Did you know???
A Komodo Dragon in London Zoo can have egg after separated from male Komodo about two years.
then in On December 20, 2006, it was reported that Flora, the Komodo dragon living in the Chester Zoo, UK is the second known Komodo dragon eggs without fertilization. He laid 11 eggs, and seven of them successfully hatched
If you visit Komodo island you will get bonus to see the beautiful pink beach.
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