Komodo dragon, largest living lizard species in the world. It occurs on Komodo Island and a few neighbouring islands of Indonesia’s Lesser Sunda Islands. Popular interest in its large size and predatory habits has allowed this endangered species to beco
Ko·mo·do dragon (kə-mō′dō) n. A large monitor lizard(Varanus komodoensis)native to Indonesia. It is the largest living lizard, sometimes growing to a length of 3 meters (10 feet). [AfterKomodo, an island of south-central Indonesia.] ...
Once the dragon detects a suitable prey, it immediately knocks down the animal using its large feet or through a whip of its tail. Using its large jaw and sharp serrated teeth, it seizes its prey from the underside or the throat while injecting its venom into the prey. "Using its large...
The Komodo dragon has venom glands loaded with toxins that lower blood pressure, cause massive bleeding, prevent clotting, and induce shock. Dragons bite down with serrated teeth and pull back with powerful neck muscles, resulting in huge gaping wounds. The venom then quickens the loss of blood...
dragon lizard Komodo dra... noun Synonyms for Komodo dragon nounthe largest lizard in the world (10 feet) Synonyms dragon lizard giant lizard Komodo lizard Varanus komodoensis Related Words monitor lizard varan monitor Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton Unive...
Venomous, Indeed:Recently, new research using DNA analysis and other techniques at the University of Melbourne has questioned conventional wisdom and suggests that Komodo dragons and many other lizards are indeed venomous (or have venom-producing genes) and properly belong to a "venom clade" called...
Who would win a fight between a Komodo dragon and a gorilla? A gorilla would beat a Komodo dragon in a fight. Many people believe that Komodo dragons are venomous. While that is true in a sense, they don’t have a venom that will paralyze and knock out their prey. In fact, many of...
Komodo dragon kills with venom, not bacteriaKatherine Harmon
When an animal such as a pig, deer, wild buffalo, or goat happens along, the dragon ambushes. If the victim is bitten but escapes the initial attack, it will die later from the lizard's bite. Some scientists think this is because the Komodo dragon's mouth contains venom that inhibits...
on their own on Komodo Island the year before. Komodo dragons are venomous. If they attack, they poison their victim. They may follow their prey around for weeks whilst the venom takes hold until they are able to finish it off and feast. There is no anti-venom for a Komodo dragon bite...