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Komodo Dragon
Varanus komodoensis Ouwens, 1912
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What is a komodo dragon?
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Some female Komodo dragons in zoos have laid eggs that hatched without ever meeting a male dragon.[2]
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Komodo dragons have been seen playing with shovels, cans, plastic rings and shoes, and the play does not seem to be about food.[2]
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Komodo dragons once lived in Australia, with fossils there dating back nearly 4 million years.[2]
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Komodo dragons can swap their teeth for new ones about every 40 days, with up to five spares waiting for each tooth spot.[2]
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Komodo dragons have skin armour of tiny bones called osteoderms, which works like natural chain-mail and grows more extensive as they age.[2]
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Protecting and staying safe around a komodo dragon
Not veterinary advice. General information about this animal. If you find one injured or in trouble, contact a wildlife rescue or the RSPCA rather than handling it yourself.
