Komodo dragons are the biggest and heaviest lizards on earth. It is the worlds largest lizard, and it has a deadly bite. They wont last very long unless they get some help. Based on updated information of komodo population, the conservation status of komodo in iucn redlist book version 20. They are adept at hunting a variety of prey a anything from birds and rodents to horses and water buffalo a using. The origin of the komodo dragon science smithsonian magazine. Find out more about komodo dragons in this fullcolor, factpacked book, which includes topics such as. Simplified version basically, these facts might not be completely uptodate and accurate. My grandson did a book report on this particular book. By working with komodo dragons we are also supporting the wae wuul nature reserve and its dragons. Despite this, the komodo dragon is unable to swim in game. Endangered species act, the lizard is native only to komodo island and a few. Sometimes, the adult komodo dragons eat their baby eggs as an easy meal so they dont have to go search out for a.
Endangered komodo dragons earths endangered animals kalman, bobbie on. Dragons from the island of flores however, are earthenred in colour with a yellow head. It was created in 1980 to help protect the habitat of the komodo dragon which doesnt live anywhere. Komodo dragon facts, pictures, indepth information. In 2007, an eightyearold boy was killed by one of these lizards, which was the first fatal attack case in 33 years. Perhaps the hardest thing to believe about this huge reptile is that it may vanish from earth forever.
This 700squaremile refuge is also home to species such as the orangefooted scrub fowl and timor. Komodo dragon is an endangered animal komodo island, indonesia. The komodo dragon is only found on five islands in indonesia, therefore making its population quite small in relation to other reptiles. Indonesia 2000 endangered komodo dragon set mnh with wwf panda logo wwfstamp. The largest komodo ever to have been recorded was 166kg 366lbs and measured 3. Moreover, the lack of egglaying females, habitat destruction and human poaching has threatened the existing species population. Apr 19, 2012 for your budding environmentalist, here is an information sheet on a wellknown endangered species, the komodo dragon.
Earths endangered animals ser endangered komodo dragons by. Varanus komodoensis komodo dragon animal diversity web. The komodo national park is in indonesia, taking up three big islands and 26 smaller ones. The komodo dragon is the largest living species of lizard in the world a the biggest recorded individual was just over three metres long and weighed 166kg. It is a downloadable animal and was added as part of the endangered species theme pack. The komodo dragon is an adoptable animal in zoo tycoon. Leslie plans to be a dragon hunter when she grows up. This book shares information about komodo dragons in a rather unusual way. Conservation status komodo survival program komodo dragon. Aug 31, 2018 the komodo dragon is the largest lizard in the world. Bobbie kalman presents some of the most endangered animals on earth. And through the letters the komodo dragon tells the girl about himself and how he lives. Komodo dragons live on the islands of lesser sunda, rinca, gili montong, gili dasami, and the flores islands of indonesia.
Sep 18, 2020 komodo dragons, the worlds largest dragon, could be driven to extinction due to climate change unless more interventions are put in place. Komodo dragons are currently classified as endangered throughout their range. Earn money by sharing your favorite books through our affiliate program. The heavyset body of the komodo dragon is long with stocky legs and a long muscular tail. A memoir from walter auffenberg and his son kurt is followed by the latest information on komodo dragon biology, ecology, population distribution, and behavior. Komodo dragon, facts and photos national geographic.
The threats that place the komodo dragon in a state of vulnerability are related to poaching and the loss of habitat caused by human settlements. Most komodo dragons weigh in the region of 70kg 154lbs. Many of the animals at roger williams park zoo are on the international union for conservation of natures critically endangered or endangered species list. The island, in manggarai barat, indonesia, is a major tourist destination, with many people making the trip to see the lizard, which has a venomous bite, can grow up to three meters long, and weigh more than 150. Find out more about komodo dragons in this fullcolor, factpacked book, which includes topics such as the island habitats of the komodo dragon hunting, eating, and the deadly dragon bite. Despite the fact that komodo dragons are very interesting and widely known, there is a lot. Rinca island is one of three large islands that currently make up the komodo national park, along with komodo and padar, as well as 26 other remaining small islands making up 1 817km of land in total.
Both of our komodos are important animals in the european endangered species breeding programme, an insurance population for the species in zoos. Minnesota, is a publisher of educational books for students and. Dear komodo dragon by nancy kelly allen with illustrations by laurie allen klein takes a unique approach to introducing young readers to the life of the komodo dragon by shaping the text as letters exchanged between pen pals. Fish and wildlife service service may issue a permit exempting an activity from the take prohibition if the take is for scientific purposes or to enhance the propagation or. This book is packed with flavour and innovative ideas whilst being easy and accessible for home cooks. When she and komodo become pen pals, the wisecracking dragon adds a generous helping of humor to letters that are chock full of. The komodo dragons are not in danger of extinction, however, they have been listed as one of the animal species endemic to the komodo natural park that is in a state of vulnerability. A member of the monitor lizard family varanidae, it is the largest extant species of lizard, growing to a maximum length of 3 metres 10 ft in rare cases, and. They live in grasslands, savannahs, and forests near water. Apr 04, 2019 kate lyons at the guardian reports that there are roughly 5,700 komodo dragons left in the wild, most on the islands of komodo, padar and rinca within the park boundaries. This title introduces readers to the komodo dragon and why and how it uses its powerful venom.
A girl corresponds with a komodo dragon through letters. Komodo weighs temporary tourist ban to boost endangered. Indonesia considers closing komodo island because poachers. Apr 05, 2019 komodo dragon numbers may be declining due to lack of sufficient prey and shrinking habitat on komodo island. Sep 30, 2009 the worlds largest living lizard is the komodo dragon varanus komodoensis, a type of varanid lizard. The komodo dragon is the largest living reptile in the world. Sailing the wallace line in the land of komodo dragons. Plans to build a tourist park in indonesia threaten the. Status based on updated information of komodo population, the conservation status of komodo in iucn redlist book version 20. Komodo dragons are in fact, lizards, and they are by far the. One of the largest, most powerful and most endangered lizards in the world, a komodo dragon, has died at woodland park zoo a necropsy revealed the 7yearold, 6 12footlong female, found dead.
Komodo dragon varanus komodoensis moderately endangered. The komodo dragon varanus komodoensis, also known as the komodo monitor, is a species. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. The photos were very nice and he tried to copy a couples pictures. By becoming a fighting extinction hero, you will be partnering with us in our fight. This webpage is nonprofit, created solely for the purpose of raising awareness about the komodo dragon. The komodo dragon is the largest living lizard species on earth. Komodo dragon animal facts varanus komodoensis az animals. This title is at a level 1 and is written specifically for beginning readers.
Komodo dragons are found on only four islands in indonesia with a total area approximately the size of rhode island. Studies were done by walter auffenberg, which were documented in his book the behavioral ecology of the komodo. But when they feel threatened they will sometimes throw up the contents of their. Komodo dragon facts and information seaworld parks. However, the number of these creatures is decreasing and theyre found on the iucn red list of endangered species. It is endangered because the islands they live on have. A komodo dragon photographed at houston zoo in texas. Chetna shows just how creative you can be with even the most humble of vegetables. A young girl, who aspires to be a dragon hunter, sets out to learn all she can about her komodo dragon correspondent. These giant reptiles have been around for millions of years, but scientists didnt study them until about a hundred years ago. The komodo dragon is the worlds largest living lizard. A mysterious neurological disease is afflicting endangered florida panthers.
Provides an introduction to the lizard known as the komodo dragon, al. Thats why this site is about helping the komodo dragon and why saving them are important. Story time just got better with amazon book box, a subscription that delivers editorially handpicked childrens books every 1, 2, or 3 months at 40% off list. Facts about the komodo dragon a picture book for kids by lisa strattin oct 2, 2019. They are found in the wild, primarily on the eastern indonesian islands. Komodo considers tourist ban to help boost dragon numbers. With over 80 delicious recipes that vegetarians and even the most dedicated of meateaters can enjoy. The komodo dragon varanus komodoensis, also known as the komodo monitor, is a species of large lizard endemic to the indonesian islands of komodo, rinca, flores, and gili motang. Komodo dragons are the largest lizards, reaching 165 kg and greater than. This website was not created so i could earn money, instead to inform people about the komodo. Komodo dragons are carnivorous and can eat up to 80 percent of their body weight in a single feeding. Sometimes, the adult komodo dragons eat their baby eggs as an easy meal so they dont have to go search out for a meal. The komodo dragon can be 6 to 10 feet in size and 150 to 300 pounds in weight. Crabtree publishing company, 2005 juvenile nonfiction 32 pages.
Apr 19, 2010 komodo dragons can easily kill a human, too. Earths endangered animals ser endangered komodo dragons. The second part of the book is dedicated to stepbystep management and conservation techniques, both for wild and captive dragons. Include the country andor continent where the largest number of this animal can usually be found. I can identify the main idea and supporting details of the book. Find out more about komodo dragons in this fullcolor, factpacked book, which includes topics such as the island habitats of the komodo dragon hunting, eating, and the deadly dragon bite the life cycle of a komodo dragon why komodo dragons are endangered how people are working to save komodo dragons. The komodo dragon population is endangered, with about 3000 to 5000 lizards left in the wild, though the exact number is unknown because komodo dragons can swim from island to island, making it very difficult for scientists to count them. Aweinducing creatures like mastodons, giant ground sloths, sabertoothed cats and even dire wolves yep, they were a real thing not just a game of thrones fantasy have sadly gone extinct since the last ice age ended about 11,700 years ago. Trade in endangered species, commercial trade of komodo dragon skins or specimens is illegal. Komodo dragons indonesian land crocodiles the great book of animal. The main reasons komodo dragons are in danger of extinction include illegal hunting and poaching. As tetrapods with vertebrates, komodo dragons are part of the reptilia class, squamata order, varanidae family, and varanus.
Rinca island is one of three large islands that currently make up the komodo national park, along with komodo and padar, as well as 26 other remaining small islands making up 1 817km of land in. Dear komodo dragon by nancy kelly allen, laurie allen klein. As a result, komodo dragons can reproduce through both sexual and asexual reproduction. The komodo dragon varanus komodoensis is the largest lizard in the world, and with its ancient appearance and evocative name, the komodo conjures up the stuff of legends. Endangered komodo dragons earths endangered animals. In 1980, indonesia established komodo national park to protect the komodo dragon and its habitat. Fullgrown adults can reach 10 feet 3 meters long and weigh more than 300 pounds 140 kilograms. Wild komodo dragons are found only on indonesias lesser sunda. Bobbie kalman describes the physical characteristics of the komodo dragon and the conservation efforts being carried out to keep it from becoming extinct. Roger williams park zoo introduces komodo dragon roger. Komodo dragon or varanus komodoensis is the largest living lizard in the world and one of the biggest reptiles in the world. Manka, school and aquarium programs manager at the greensboro science center, for verifying the accuracy of the information in this book. Baby komodo dragon eggs hatched at the taman safari zoo in bogor, west java on tuesday, after being kept in an artificial climate meant to mimic their prefer. This makes for an imaginative presentation of information in a fictional format.
This successful model is a useful template for the conservation of other endangered species as well, for, as kurt and walter auffenberg note, the species may. If you want to help them, then whether youre kayaking or cruising, book your trip to komodo na. Komodo national park was established in 1980 and the countless tiny islands that lie between sumbawa and flores islands were declared a world heritage site in 1986. In search of the real komodo dragon your safari series. Since 1990s, indonesian authorities has established a protection status for the dragon through national decree uu no. Apr 04, 2019 it is estimated there are about 5,700 komodo dragons in the wild and the lizard is listed as both endangered and protected. Endangered komodo dragon babies hatch at west java. It is a breed of the monitor lizard out of the 3000 species of lizard which is capable of hunting down prey 34 times its own size and eats up to an extent that there is no sign left of the prey. Paused youre listening to a sample of the audible audio edition. Komodo dragon while section 9 of the endangered species act esa generally prohibits the taking of an endangered species, under section 10 of the esa the u. The komodo dragon is a tropical rainforest animal, although it also requires a lot of fresh water in its exhibit. Komodo dragons, the largest reptile in the world, are an endangered species. Oct 31, 2004 endangered komodo dragons earths endangered animals.
Endangered komodo dragons earths endangered animals series. Princess activities, party activities, book activities, fall preschool, preschool themes. As tetrapods with vertebrates, komodo dragons are part of the reptilia class. Thanks to christine lewis and kate davis, zoo educators at the birmingham zoo, and to alison f.
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