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They are a vulnerable species
The komodo dragon is only found on five islands in Indonesia, therefore making its population quite small in relation to other reptiles. Moreover, the lack of egg-laying females, habitat destruction and human poaching has threatened the existing species’ population. Komodo National Park is a very common tourist destination in indonesia and there have been reports of poachers illegally taking the lizards from the park.

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There is more to learn about komodo dragons
These dragons have only been the focus of research for the past century or so, even though their fossils date back to nearly four million years ago! As previously mentioned, it was debated until recently whether or not they produce venom proteins, or simply carry a lethal amount of bacteria. If something as simple as this fact was only recently credited, who knows what else there is to learn about this fascinating species

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can Komodo dragons swim
yes As if these reptiles weren’t well enough adapted with their large bodies, strong tails and venom, they can also swim! Komodos have been spotted as far as miles off the shore of the five islands they reside on, just swimming along like Dory. They can swim between the five islands with ease. As if this were not enough, komodo dragons can also run as fast as 12 miles per hour.

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Komodo dragons are carnivores
These giant lizards are ruthless carnivores Being such aggressive meat-eaters they will eat any meat, from large deer to even humans and water buffalo. They certainly have the strength and venom to do so. An interesting fact is that sometimes they eat each other - the larger of the lizards of course will eat the younger and smaller. In addition to eating any meat they can get their tail on, these giant lizards can eat nearly their entire body weight in just one sitting.

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their tails are as long as their bodys
Komodo dragons can reach the length of a small car, and their tail plays a large role in this length. Not only is their tail as long as the rest of their body but their tails are strong enough to take down a deer.

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they have an excellent sense of smell
As with most reptiles, the komodo dragons use their forked tongues instead of noses to smell. They can detect a rotting prey from 2.5 miles away

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komodo dragons may have originated in australia
According to various research publications, including that of the prestigious Smithsonian magazine, there is new fossil evidence that suggests the komodo dragon originated in australia

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the live on their own island
Komodo dragons are only present on five indonesian islands, and in no other country in the world. Four of these islands make up what is known as Komodo National Park, and the fifth island is that of Flores. The main island that is home to the largest amount of komodo dragons in the world is named after these lizards; it is so-named Komodo Island.

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Komodo dragons are venomous
komodo dragons are known for their notorious, venomous hunting strikes. It used to be believed that these lizards had various strains of bacteria in their saliva that killed prey,

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komodo dragons are not dragons
Komodo dragons are in fact, lizards, and they are by far the largest lizards on Earth. These lizards can grow up to ten feet long