Wie jagen Komodowarane?
Adulte Komodowarane jagen aus dem Hinterhalt, indem sie sich am Rand von Wildwechseln auf die Lauer legen, die Beute beim Schlafen überraschen oder sich langsam an sie anpirschen. Aus etwa 1 m Distanz wird die Beute durch plötzliches Vorpreschen gepackt.
Wo wohnt der komodowaran?
Der Komodowaran, wissenschaftlich Varanus komodoensis, ist die größte Echse der Welt. Die Tiere leben nur auf den fünf ost-indonesischen Inseln Komodo, Rinca, Gili Dasami, Gili Motang und Flores.
Where can I see a Komodo dragon?
Here’s where to see Komodo dragons Komodo dragons, which can grow to be 10 feet long and more than 300 pounds, are the world’s largest lizard. In the wild, they live in Komodo National Park in Indonesia, but many can be found at zoos in the U.S. Photograph by Stephen Belcher, Minden Pictures
How did the Komodo dragon get its name?
“Komodo dragons were first introduced to the British public by Sir David 60 years ago, on BBC’s iconic series ‘Zoo Quest for a Dragon’, so we felt it was a perfectly fitting tribute to name this exhibit in his honour.” Discover more about the world’s largest lizard and the clever method it uses to stalk its prey!
How much does a baby Komodo dragon weigh?
The hatchlings weigh less than 3.5 ounces (100 grams) and average 16 inches (40 centimeters) in length. Their early years are precarious, and they often fall victim to predators, including other Komodo dragons. At 5 years old, they weigh about 55 pounds (25 kilograms) and average 6.5 feet (2 meters) long.
How does the Komodo dragon deal with pathogens?
How the Komodo Dragon is unaffected by these virulent bacteria remains a mystery. It was noted that while the pathogens found in the mouths of wild Komodo Dragons disappear from the mouths of captive animals, due to a cleaner diet and the use of antibiotics.