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Komodo dragon skin is reinforced by armoured scales, which contain tiny bones called osteoderms that function as a sort of natural chain-mail. [30] [31] The only areas lacking osteoderms on the head of the adult Komodo dragon are around the eyes, nostrils, mouth margins, and parietal eye, a light-sensing organ on the top of the head.
In some species such as the Komodo dragon and the desert monitor, venom also induces a powerful neurotoxic effect. In the latter species for instance, envenomation causes immediate paralysis in rodents (but not birds) and lesser effects of the same nature in humans. [34]
The Komodo dragon is significantly slower, reaching speeds of just 5–6 m/s (16–20 ft/s), although that is enough for it to chase goats and deers, which it mostly preys on. [15] Being the largest true monitor, Megalania is yet slower, with its estimated top speed no more than 3 m/s (9.8 ft/s). [16]
An attack by a Komodo dragon can be fatal to humans, the National Zoo says. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach ...
Researchers think the lizards' blood could help humans fight off one of our biggest threats: antibiotic resistance. Komodo dragon blood might help fight a growing human threat Skip to main content
11- Komodo dragon 10- Asian giant hornet 9- Sloth bear 8- Asian tiger mosquito 7- Indian leopard 6- Tiger 5- Asian elephant 4- Indian cobra 3- Saltwater crocodile 2- Russell's viper 1- Box jellyfish. Run order: 1 - Leopard (7th) 2 - Komodo dragon (11th) 3 - Asian Elephant (5th) 4 - Sloth Bear (9th) 5 - Indian Cobra (4th) 6 - Asian Giant Hornet ...
Komodo dragons are native to Indonesia and weigh around 80 kilograms (176 pounds) on average. They eat almost any kind of meat and are known as deadly predators. The lizards are native to Indonesia.
The Komodo dragon has been known to kill people due to its size, and recent studies show it may have a passive envenomation system. Recent studies also show that the close relatives of the Komodo, the monitor lizards, all have a similar envenomation system, but the toxicity of the bites is relatively low to humans. [36]