Why are the Komodo Island Monitors endangered?
The Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis), also known as the Komodo Monitor, Komodo Island Monitor and Ora (its native name), is one of the largest animals known to man. It is the largest lizard in the world, with a massive size of up to 10 feet and 150 pounds for adult males.Komodo History and HabitatKomodo Dragons can be found on the islands of central Indonesia, including Komodo. They have been thriving there for centuries with virtually no enemies. Scientists believe that this may be the reason for the lizard’s great size–a form of island gigantism. Deer, wild boar and water buffalo are plentiful on the islands, providing more than enough food for this massive species to survive. Before that, Discovery reports that the Komodo Dragons most likely hunted small elephant-like animals that once lived on the island. (Fossilized remains of the animal have been found in the area.)One Bite Means DeathWatching these fearsome giants, it’s easy to assume that they simply use brute force to take
