Komodo dragon facts

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Today we did some exploring about a reptile called a Komodo dragon. I hope you will enjoy!
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Eliza

Komodo dragon facts

By Eliza

This is a Komodo dragon.

A Komodo dragon lives in Komodo, Indonesia. These dragons are reptiles. They can eat anything bigger than them! They are up to 10 feet! So it’s can also be smaller or bigger than a croccide!

The largest one on record weighed 370 pounds, or as much as about six third graders!

If you see a Komodo dragon you will have to be careful because they have a tongue that have gems that can also make you sick!

Like most reptiles, they can see or hear that good, but instead the Komodo dragon has a strong sense of smell.

Fun Facts About a Komodo dragon:

• Did you know that the Komodo dragon didn’t use their noses to smell? - They use their tongue!
• Did you also know that they can smell food several miles away if the wind is blowing in the right direction!
• A Komodo dragon has 4 legs, but can run very fast!

They can eat dead animals, or if they can’t find any, they would hunt.

They have sharp claws and teeth and, when needed, can move pretty fast. They are the only lizards known to attack, kill, and eat animals that are bigger than they are. They might hunt a goat, deer, and even water buffalo!

Young Komodo dragons eat insects, smaller mammals, and birds. How? They climb trees and catch them. They will eat anything they can get their claws on, as long as it’s meaty.