61. Seeing The Beauty In The Beast komodos, which are found in nature on the hilly island of Komodo in Indonesia, stalkand ambush their prey usually goats, sheep, and other small animals, but http://magazine.unlv.edu/Issues/Winter96/beauty.html

Winter 1996 Vol. 4, No. 2 Seeing the Beauty in the Beast Through his studies of the cardiovascular development of the reptile embryos, UNLV physiologist Carl Reiber gets an eggs-trordinary research opportunity as he plays parent to the world's first Komodo dragons hatched in captivity. By Barbara Cloud I n mythic lore, the dragon is a huge, ferocious, terrifying creature. In real life, the dragon is a huge, ferocious, terrifying creature. And if you didn't believe there was a real-life dragon, you haven't met Varanus komodoensis, the Komodo dragon, a beast that may not actually breathe fire, but that otherwise lives up to its "dragonian" reputation. "Komodo dragons thoroughly enjoy eating people," says Carl Reiber, a physiologist in UNLV's department of biological sciences who studies the world's largest lizards. "They are predators, bar none. They tend not to be able to eat full-grown adults, but there are numerous occasions reported when these animals have attacked children." Komodos, which are found in nature on the hilly island of Komodo in Indonesia, stalk and ambush their prey- usually goats, sheep, and other small animals, but sometimes humans. "They don't usually take them down immediately; it's not like a lion that stalks his prey and grabs it by the throat, suffocating it or destroying blood vessels so that it bleeds to death. Komodos bite their victims, and these animals have foul mouths. They have a bacterial and fungal population in their mouths that is absolutely horrible." So when a Komodo bites its prey, it infects the animal, rendering it greatly weakened within 24 hours.

62. Australia 2002, On The Road With Bob And Betty Van Leer We were also told not to go swimming because komodos can handle themselveswell in the water. komodos are the world s largest lizard. http://www.bobvanleer.com/australia2002/Australia2002Komodo.htm

ON THE ROAD by Bob Van Leer The travels of Bob and Betty Van Leer Home Australia / South Pacific '02 China / Taiwan '02 Note: the 'grayed out' trips above are presently unavailable but are being prepared for Internet publishing. Clicking on a highlighted trip above will bring up a series of stories about that trip. Currently two trips, Australia, South Pacific-2002 and China-2002, are highlighted. This is the first time stories on these trips have been published. All previous trips have been published before but we plan to add them here for archival purposes. In the future we hope to be able to take more trips and write about them. We will appreciate your comments. Bob KOMODO DRAGON By Bob Van Leer KOMODO ISLAND , Indonesia, Wed. Jan. 9, 2002) - Today we went for a long hike in the woods to see the fabled Komodo dragon in his lair. We anchored in the island harbor after an overnight run from Bali. There is no good dock even for our small tender boats, so we took the tenders to near shore, then transferred into zodiacs and ran up on the beach. Betty took a pass on this one.

63. Komodo Dragons komodos are prehistoric having existed since the Jurassic period. Noevidence exists, for parental care of newly hatched komodos. http://www.leadingtonearts.com/SyncreticArt/DragonTango_info/DResearch/KmoD.html

Komodo Dragons Komodo dragons, the largest known lizard today, weigh in at anywhere from 50 kg to 125 kg and measuring up to 3 metres in length. Not usually a rain forest species, they are restricted mostly to the open, semi-arid, hot coastal Savannah on the southern Indonesian islands of Komodo, Padar, Rintja and Flores, a chain of islands separating the Flores Sea from the Indian Ocean. In 1910, a Dutch colonial Lieutenant Van Hensbroek, sent a photograph and skin to the Zoological Museum and Botanical Gardens at Bogor, Java. Director Peter Ouwens realised it was a monitor lizard and published a paper introducing the Komodo to the rest of the world in the 1912, he suggested naming the creature V. komodoensis. Komodos are prehistoric having existed since the Jurassic period. Komodo Dragon is the common name for, Varanus Komodoensis, from the monitor family, Varanidae. Komodos and dinosaurs share common ancestry belonging to the subclass Diapsida, or "two-arched reptiles," characterised by two openings in the temporal region of the skull. Their earliest fossils date back 300 million years to the Carboniferous period. During the Cretaceous, 100 million years ago, species related to modern varanids appeared in central Asia. During the Eocene, 50 million years ago, terrestrial forms up to three meters in length, preyed on smaller animals and probably raided dinosaur nests. They dispersed throughout Europe, South Asia and even into North America.

64. Komodo Dragons They prefer to hunt deer, goat and wild boar although they also hunt buffalo,horses, reptiles (including smaller komodos), sea turtle eggs, carrion, and http://www.dracoslair.net/komodoo.html

Komodo Dragons For all those non-believers out there, there is at least one dragon we can prove the existence of.. the Komodo dragon ( Varanus komodoensis ). This magnificent reptile can attain a length of 10 feet and a weight of 300 pounds, making it the world's largest living lizard. Komodo dragons occur only on the Indonesian islands of Komodo, Rintja, Padar, Flores, Gili, Mota and Owadi Sami which are located about 200 miles south of Bali. Their habitat includes lowland and semi-arid, hot savannah areas, mainly open with grasslands and palm trees. Description and longevity Although their color may vary, they are normally a sandy brown with mottled dark and yellow markings. Although they may reach 10 feet, a typical well-fed adult male measures 8.6 feet in length and weighs 200 pounds, a typical female 7.6 feet and 150 pounds. They have a large yellow forked tongue and their lower jaw bones can separate to accommodate large prey items. Their extremely short and powerful legs are armed with strong, sharp claws which can be used in self defense quite effectively. The massive tail, which is longer than the body can deliver powerful crushing blows. Average known lifespan is about 20 years. Habits Young: Other: The Komodo dragon is an endangered species. Since 1982, captive breeding, like that at the Smithsonian's National Zoological Park (NZP), has increased the number of dragons by 157. The current population of Komodo dragons seems relatively stable at about 5,000 animals, yet scientists are concerned that only 350 of them are breeding females. This may be a normal sex ratio; little is known about the species. The dragon's limited distribution makes them highly susceptible to natural or human-caused events, such as storms, fire, or disease. In the last few years, Zoos have been jumping in with both feet to help the dragons. There are now 27 zoos in the United States alone who have Komodos! With any luck, breeding will increase so much so we can re introduce dragons back to the wild in numbes so great, they no longer will be indangered.

65. Reptiles And Amphibians » Lizards » Monitor - Komodo Dragon Main Page Oddly enough, Komodo Dragons do not develop infections from the bitesof other komodos as most animals would. Because older Komodo http://centralpets.com/pages/critterpages/reptiles/lizards/LZD5840.shtml

2,234 Animals Online Today Home Central Reptiles Page Central Lizards Page Monitor - Komodo Dragon (you are here) Monitor - Komodo Dragon Related Pages: More Photos Care Sheets Articles Books ... Tell a Friend Related Searches: Site Search Search Forums Search the Web Veterinarians ... Service Providers More Stuff: Go to Forums Reptiles eCards Subscribe Pet Categories: Mammals Birds PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS BY CLICKING THIS BANNER Naga Photo: Mike Curran Submit a Photo More Photos Common Name: Monitor - Komodo Dragon Other Common Names: Komodo Monitor, Giant Monitor, Land Crocodile, Ora Scientific Name: Varanus komodoensis (Full Taxonomy) Group: Monitor Origin or Range: Indonesia Relative Size: Much Larger Than Average (as compared to other lizards) Average Lifespan: 25 year(s) Compatibility: Aggressive (as compared to other lizards) Category: Animal Description: Did you know that the Komodo Dragon is the world's largest lizard? These fascinating animals have a reputation for being dangerous, but really, humans are the actual threat, pushing the incredible Komodo Dragon toward extinction. Native to Indonesia, more specifically to the island archipelago that includes Komodo Island, the Komodo Dragon is aptly named. In 1910, a Dutch sea captain by the name of Ouwens was the first to introduce the Komodo Dragon to the western world. Although they were placed under protection as early as 1915, the Komodo Dragon is today listed as vulnerable (2001) and its future remains uncertain. Not only are their habitats being destroyed, but their primary prey item, deer is poached by humans. The Indonesian islands of Rintja and Padar are specially reserved for the protection of the world's largest lizard and its prey.

66. HerpSearch.com - USA's Biggest Reptile Search Engine Education World ® Curriculum Iguanas and komodos and Skinks Iguanas andkomodos and Skinks Oh, My! Iguanas and komodos and Skinks Oh, My! http://www.herpsearch.com/?q=Skinks&s=50

67. Komodo Dragon wild pigs to deer. They’re also known to eat other komodos, especiallyjuveniles, and have killed and eaten humans. They can eat http://www.robstewartphotography.com/facts/Komodo.asp?i_id=698

68. Here There Be Dragons: A Visit To Komodo Island The next day, after breakfast, it was time to begin the trek to the komodos feedinggrounds, referred to ever since as The Bataan Death March. It was a long http://www.merriewood.com/exindo/komodo.html

begin to imagine Merpati Nusantara.) So a few days later, accompanied by a guide who had been a ranger at the park, and carrying our own toilet paper, we boarded the first of three successively smaller planes for the flight to Flores. Once we reached Flores, our guide got very busy. He had to buy food, since you pack your own to the campground on Komodo. He had to arrange for a boat to take us the rest of the way. And he had to fend off two Austrian backpackers who wanted to mooch their way with our boat and our food. As it turns out, the Austrians and two very nice Australian marine biologists traveled together on a very slow boat, while our intrepid guide chartered the police speedboat for our journey. The harbor at Labuan Bajo, Flores A house in a fishing village, Misa Island Children, Misa Island A little girl, Misa Island And a little boy, Misa Island. Approaching Komodo By the time we reached Komodo, it was late in the afternoon (the others didn't trickle in till after dark). but it is.

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70. DELFI > Katalogas > Verslas, Ekonomika > Pramonë > Baldai LT Add comments. 2798, Aukmerges Baldai Ivairios paskirties baldu gamybastalai, komodos, indaujos, spintos, kabinetiniai baldai. ENG, LT Add comments. http://www.delfi.lt/directory/10/89/96/index.php?order=clicks

71. Geckos-Leopard - Whose Leo’s Are Fit And Healthy? here is my image gallery it has pictures of my leo, crestie, BP, and some picsof komodos. 05/16/04 929am, 74100. komodos You keep Komodo Dragons!!! http://www.repticzone.com/forums/Geckos-Leopard/messages/74063.html

Back to Geckos-Leopard Forum Forums Home Members Area Geckos-Leopard Forum Mini Mop Mini Mop Mini Mop Mini Mop ... Oink Member Message Mini Mop View Profile Pictures appreciated. p.s Do Leos easily get ill? View Profile Message To: Mini In reference to Message Id: Mine is...... leos dont get ill easily, they are very hardy. They are most likely to contract stuff from other herps, or crickets. here is my image gallery it has pictures of my leo, crestie, BP, and some pics of komodos. View Profile Message To: In reference to Message Id: Mine is...... healthy leopard geckos are alert and inquistive....i like that word, inquistive. its in my book. did u pick up the book called guide to ownig a leopard gecko? its a very good book. a healthy leopard gecko will have a big nice tail and the smallest the tail should be is 1/2 the width of the geckos head. geckos can get sick from say, parasites carried by crickets, thats why some people prefer mealworms cause they are much mroe cleaner then crickets. but that isnt too common, or if you put in with other reptiles like roachey said. this is lee, ofcourse his stomach is bigger then it is now but his tail is slightly smaller.

72. Komodo Dragon Biogeography various other islets. Around 2000 more komodos live on the island ofFlores located to the east (Ciofi, 1999). These unique animals http://bss.sfsu.edu:224/courses/Spring99Projects/komodo.htm

San Francisco State University Department of Geography Geography 316: Biogeography The Biogeography of the Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis) by Craig Jung, student in Geography 316, Spring 1999 photo source: Ciofi 1999 Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order:Squamata Family: Varanidae Genus:Varanus Species: V. komodoensis Description of Species: In Indonesia there is a type of lizard that can reach sizes that you may have thought only existed in fairy tales. These unique reptiles have been able to develop in an area where there is little for large animals to live on. They were there long before humans but like many organisms around the world they are subject to the growing human populations. These monitor lizards are known as Komodo dragons. The Komodo dragon, also known as Varanus komodoensis , may reach lengths of up to three meters and may weigh as much as 500 pounds. They have claws that may be as long as ten centimeters, teeth that operate like little scalpels and saliva that contains a deadly bacteria, staphylococcus (Cherrington, 1997). These monitors are known to be strong swimmers and may dive down to depths of 15 feet. Most importantly they possess great intelligence, displayed best when they hunt or search out their next meal. Habitat: These unique animals are only found on the island of Komodo and three nearby islands in Indonesia. These islands are located in the lesser Sunda, halfway along the Indonesia archipelago, east of Bali and west of Timor. Human populations are small on these three islands. The island of Komodo contains about 1,700 dragons, Rinca has 1,300, and the tiny island of Gili Motang possesses around 100 dragons. Komodo National Park consists of these three islands and various other islets. Around 2000 more Komodos live on the island of Flores located to the east (Ciofi, 1999). These unique animals are only found on the island of Komodo and three nearby islands in Indonesia. These islands are located in the lesser Sunda, halfway along the Indonesia archipelago, east of Bali and west of Timor. Human populations are small on these three islands.

73. Animal Encyclopedia: Komodo Dragon Who says it s nice to share? To avoid other dragons eating their prey,komodos have to eat fast. One scientist saw a 100pound juvenile http://www.animaland.org/asp/encyclopedia/komododragon.asp

Back to Encyclopedia main page Aardvark Black Coral California Condor ... Zebra Who says it's nice to share? To avoid other dragons eating their prey, komodos have to eat fast. One scientist saw a 100-pound juvenile Komodo dragon eat a 66-pound wild boar in under 20 minutes. Photo courtesy of Jessie Cohen at Smithsonian's National Zoo. Komodo Dragon Varanus komodoensis: A really, really, really big lizard It's not always easy being the world's largest lizardespecially one who's just hatched. Young Komodo dragons spend most of their time hanging out in trees on the Indonesian islands where they live. Sure, they find lots of yummy stuff to eat there, like grasshoppers, beetles and smaller reptiles such as geckos, but the main reason they stay so high up is to avoid being eaten by adult Komodos. (In other words, "Hey ma, what's for dinner?" wouldn't be the greatest thing to ask!) If juvenile dragons can survive until they're about four feet in length, they're safe to ditch tree-top living and devote themselves to fully achieving their adult proportions of up to nine feet long and 550 pounds. That takes foodand lots of it! To kill their prey (deer, wild boar and water buffalo), Komodos lie in wait until an animal passes, then lunge and attack. The bite of a Komodo dragon is almost always deadly. Their saliva contains about 50 different kinds of bacteria that cause fatal blood poisoning, usually within a week. And you thought garlic breath was bad!

74. Marty Leipzig On 'Dragons' later. Young komodos up to 29 inches (.75 meters) live in trees andeat insects, birds, eggs, small mammals and other reptiles. http://www.holysmoke.org/hs02/dragons.htm

Marty Leipzig on 'Dragons' Date: 02-25-00 From: Marty Leipzig Hi, gang. Well, lookee here. George is still draggin' the old "komodo" around the echo. Sheesh. I figured that in my 5-month absence, even that'd have the sense enough to lie down and die a well deserved death. Apparently not. In the latest batch of Garardian absurdity, George, in a message to Curtis, makes mention of a number of miscellaneous claims: 1. He claims to own 7 dictionaries. Fine, fine. But that begs at least two different questions; those being: (a.) his "Barney's Guide to Good Speaking English", "Dr. Seuss Dictionary and Pictionary", "The First Heavily Abridged Dictionary for Nescients" and "The How and Why Wonder Book of Big Words" are not exactly germane to this discussion (at least not on the sides of monitors worldwide opposite that from George), and (b.) he has never demonstrated that he has the intellectual horsepower even to understand those simplistic tomes. However, being in a charitable frame of mind this sunny morning, let's just let those pass without further comment and look at Georgie's central tenet:

75. Sofijos Pasaulis Virš baltos komodos sunkiuose žalvariniuose remuose kabojo apvalus veidrodis. Grižusii kambari, Sofija sustojo priešais veidrodi virš komodos. http://perkunas.vtu.lt/filosofija/sofija/Sofija10.html

Atgal á turiná MAJORO TROBELË ... mergaitë veidrodyje pamerkë abiem akim... Dar tik penkiolika minuèiø aðtuntos. Tad nëra ko skubëti namo. Mama tikrai dar numigs porà valandø - sekmadieniais ji mëgsta pasilepinti. Gal paëjëti gilyn á miðkà ir paieðkoti Alberto Knokso? Bet kodël ðuo ant jos taip piktai suurzgë? Sofija pakilo nuo kelmelio ir pasuko taku, kuriuo nudûmë Hermis. Rankoj neðësi geltonà vokà su laiðku apie Platonà. Kai takas iðsiðakodavo, ji pasirinkdavo platesnájá. Visur èirðkëjo paukðteliai - medþiuose ir ore. krûmuose ir brûzgynuose. Jie buvo uþsiëmæ savo rytine ruoða. Nesvarbu, ðiokiadienis ar ðventadienis. Bet kas paukðèius viso to iðmokë? Nejaugi kiekviename jø slypi maþytis kompiuteris, "programa", pasakanti, kà reikia daryti? Ið pradþiø takelis kilo ákalnën, paskui ëmë staigiai leistis tarp aukðtø puðø. Toj vietoj miðkas buvo tankus ir pro medþius ji nedaug tegalëjo matyti. Staiga tarp puðø kamienø ji iðvydo kaþin kà þvilgant. Matyt, eþeras. Takelis suko á kità pusæ, bet Sofija þengë tiesiai. Ji neþinojo, kodël ten einà, kojos paèios neðë. Eþeras buvo nekà didesnis uþ futbolo aikðtæ. Kitam krante, nedidelëj laukymëj, kurià supo balti berþø kamienai, ji iðvydo raudonà trobelæ. Ið kamino kilo plonytis dûmas.

76. Komodo Dragon While smaller komodos have to be content with eggs, lizards, snakes and rodents,the larger ones hunt deer, wild pigs, water buffalos and even horses. http://www.szgdocent.org/cc/c-komodo.htm

KOMODO DRAGON Varanus komodoensis The Komodo Dragon is the world’s largest lizard. The Land Of The Dragons: The conditions are far from hospitable. Steep hills, rocky ground and shallow soil make up the landscape of the dragons’ home. Fires and long droughts are common. Rain is sparse, averaging 800mm on a good year. Temperatures can reach 40-43degC after the dry season. In the harsh environment of these islands, food is not easy to come by. Reptiles have the advantage in the race for the top predator status under these conditions because they have a much lower total energy requirement than mammals. What does it eat? The Komodo dragon is totally carnivorous and eat anything they can overpower. While smaller Komodos have to be content with eggs, lizards, snakes and rodents, the larger ones hunt deer, wild pigs, water buffalos and even horses. Komodo dragons are cannibalistic, and adults will prey on young ones as well as old and sick dragons. Other dragons may make up to 10% of a dragon's diet. There are few verified accounts of dragons actually attacking living humans to eat them, although like any other animal, they will attack in self-defence. VITAL STATISTICS Size: Males are 2.1m long, females 1.8m long; weight about 70kg. There are records of a captive male dragon growing to 3.13 metres and weighing 166 kg.

77. Komodo Dragons There is evidence from fossils that lizards from the group to which komodos belongwere even larger in the past. komodos are a species of monitor lizard. http://www.users.bigpond.com/rdoolan/komodo.html

Komodo dragons, like other reptiles, show no evidence of evolution from non-reptiles. Crystal Clear Creation: Unlock the secrets of nature, wildlife, the world, from a creationist, Christian, non-evolution perspective. Quick-read this article: Komodo dragons are the largest lizards on earth today. There is evidence from fossils that lizards from the group to which komodos belong were even larger in the past. But there is no evidence that they ever evolved from non-reptiles. Fearsome-looking komodo dragons live on only four islands in the world. All four islands are among the 13,670 islands that make up the Republic of Indonesia in South-East Asia. Many historians think the well-known depictions of Chinese dragons were modelled on creatures like the Komodo dragon. The Komodo's long, forked, yellow-orange tongue flicks out of its mouth like wisps of fire. Komodos are the largest lizards on earth today. They can grow to three meters (10 feet) long, although the biggest and most savage-looking specimens were slaughtered before the Indonesian Government set up its current protection policy. Komodos are a species of monitor lizard. Monitors include the Australian goanna, a lizard similar to the Komodo dragon but which rarely reaches lengths of more than two meters (six feet).

78. Audubon: Ask Audubon ASK AUDUBON. By Carolyn Shea. What happens when komodos go headto-headin combat? komodos serrated teeth retain scraps from previous meals. http://magazine.audubon.org/ask/ask0201.html

ASK AUDUBON By Carolyn Shea What happens when Komodos go head-to-head in combat? Madeline A. Coccio, Pottstown, Pennsylvania As Americans learned from last summer's Bronstein incident, in which newspaper editor Phil Bronstein (husband to actress Sharon Stone) nearly forfeited his toe to a Komodo dragon at the Los Angeles Zoo, these animals can be hazardous to one's health. The dragons, which can be 10 feet long and can weigh considerably more than 200 pounds, are not only the reigning giants of the lizard world but fierce carnivores as well (they may have inspired the legends of fire-breathing dragons). In the wild, Varanus komodoensis Why is bleach harmful to the environment? Leslie Gordon, Topanga, California How do fish that live in closed bodies of water survive winter freezes? Thomas Miller, Indianapolis, Indiana L Baffled by nature? Ask Audubon! Sound off! Send a letter to the editor about this piece.

79. News In Brief. Acupuncture Today, October 2003 While Tirto and Chewek, a pair of komodos who reside at the Singapore ZoologicalGardens, aren t quite that large, they are nevertheless impressive specimens. http://www.acupuncturetoday.com/archives2003/oct/10nib.html

Acupuncture Today October, 2003, Volume 04, Issue 10 Printer Friendly Version Email to a Friend Other MPAmedia Alternative Health Site Links Chiropractic ChiroExpo.com ChiroWeb.com DynamicChiropractic.com Massage Therapy MassageToday.com News in Brief New Mexico Court Program Teaches Value of Tai Chi Lawbreakers in Santa Fe, N.M. now have an alternative to spending time behind bars. Thanks to the efforts of a local judge and a doctor of Oriental medicine, a new sentencing program has been developed that lets young offenders use therapies such as tai chi and acupuncture to combat aggressive behavior. "Traditional anger management courses weren't working," explained Municipal Court Judge Frances Gallegos, who developed the program after consulting with Mark De Francis, DOM. Dr. De Francis works as a psychologist for the state's Department of Corrections, and believes violent offenders can benefit from tai chi and meditation. Gallegos added that one of the goals of the class is to get offenders to think twice about committing a violent act the next time they are in a precarious situation.

80. Zoo Atlanta SPECIES komodoensis. Characteristics. komodos are probably the onlylizards that attack prey larger than themselves. Large males http://www.zooatlanta.org/site/education/educational_activities/facts/komodo.htm

Komodo Dragon STATUS: The Komodo dragon is not currently an endangered species, but is considered vulnerable to becoming one in the future. KINGDOM: Animalia PHYLUM: Chordata CLASS: Reptilia ORDER: Sauria FAMILY: Varanidae GENUS: Varanus SPECIES: komodoensis Characteristics Komodos are probably the only lizards that attack prey larger than themselves. Large males reach 8-9 feet while females are usually smaller, around 6-7 feet in length. Large adults weigh over 100 lbs. The largest male komodo recorded reached a length 10 feet, 2 1/4 inches and weighed over 330 pounds. It is widely believed that Komodo dragons utilize oral bacteria to infect and slowly kill their prey. Actually, dragons kill most prey in minutes simply by attacking tenaciously using their serrated teeth. Although bitten animals fortunate enough to escape the powerful attack of a Komodo dragon are indeed likely to become infected and may die, it is not known to what extent, if any, dragons use this as a strategy to obtain food. Range The Komodo dragon is found on the Indonesian islands of Komodo, Rintja, western Flores, and few other tiny islets.

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