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Name : Deeleo Mevarel

The Komodo Dragon


The komodo dragon is a vulnerable species of lizard that inhabits the island of
Komodo, Rinca, flores and Elili Motang in Indonesia. It is the largest living species of lizard,
growing to an average length of 2 to 3 meters and weighingapproximately 70 kilograms. The
largest verified komodo was 3.13 meters long. As a result of theirlarge size, these lizards
dominate the ecosystems in which they live. In the wild an adult komodo dragon usually
weighs around 70 kilograms. In contrast, the captive specimen often weighs much more
around 166 kilograms. The komodo dragon has a tail as long as its body. Their bodies are
covered in hard scales. its saliva is frequently blood-tinged because its teeth are
almostcompletely covered by gingival tissue that is naturally lacerated during feeding.
Referred to asora by natives of Komodo Island the lizard does not have an acute sense
of hearing. The komodo dragon is only able to hear sounds between 400 and 2000 hertz.

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