Like most reptiles, the Komodo Dragons also use their forked tongues instead of their noses to smell. It can detect rotting prey from 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) away. However, its sense of hearing and sight are less than impressive.

Komodo Dragon was recently spotted in the village of Kunda in Ponnampet taluk, situated in the Kodagu district of Karnataka. The six-foot reptile was found near the residence of a resident named Dileep from Kodandera. In this article, we will share lesser-known facts about the Komodo Dragon, one of the world’s largest lizards.

Lesser-known facts about Komodo Dragon

Origin

According to various research publications, Komodo Dragon originated in eastern Australia (dating back from 300,000 years ago to roughly 4 million years ago).

Excellent sense of smell

Like most reptiles, the Komodo dragons also use their forked tongues instead of their noses to smell. It can detect rotting prey from 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) away. However, its sense of hearing and sight are less than impressive.

Tails

While Komodo dragons can reach the length of a small car, their tails are as long as their bodies. It is interesting to note that their tails are strong enough to take down a deer.

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Carnivores

Komodo dragons, giant lizards, are ruthless carnivores. It can eat any meat (ranging from large deer to even humans or water buffalo). It can eat nearly their entire body weight in just one sitting.

Swim

Komodo dragons can also swim. These lizards are often spotted as far as miles off the shore of the five islands they reside on. It can also run as fast as 19 km per hour.

Weight

Komodo dragons can weigh up to 154 pounds on average. It can grow up to ten feet long (three meters), approximately.

Venomous

Komodo dragons are famous for their notorious and venomous hunting strikes.

Island

While 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. However, the fifth island is that of Flores.

source: http://www.news9live.com / News Nine / Home> Knowledge / by Shaheryar Hossain / October 29th, 2023