I finally saw some wild Mertens' water monitors (Varanus mertensi) in the Top End. They mainly feed on fish, which makes it easy to find them during the dry season.
#蜥蜴 #トカゲ #とかげ #lizard #gecko #monitorlizard #komododragon #biawak . Apparently outside of the apartment I'm going to be moving into. 😱 I thought I was gonna be in Singapore, not the jungle 😭 . #Singapore #シンガポール #シンガポールライフ #シンガポール在住 #シンガポール生活 #ペン習字 #筆ペン #漢字 #書道 #書法 #書遊 #毛筆 #墨 #習字 #日本文化 #筆文字 #文字 #和文化 #創作書道 #インスタ書道部 #書道好きな人と繋がりたい https://www.instagram.com/p/Co7itxsP9lu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Spot the #monitorlizard in the foreground in the first shot. #sgig #sgrunners #sgrunning #runningmama #halfmarathontraining (at Ulu Pandan Park Connector) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co8bz3TSEuu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of you from the Abstract Couture family! May you get all that you wished for and more.😊 I know I always use this picture of Leeloo and Korben, but it really doesn’t get much better than this.🤩 #happyholidays #merrychristmas #kordensistreemonitor #kordensis #biaktreemonitor #varanuskeeper #varanus #varanuskordensis #varanuskordensisofinstagram #varanuslovers #varanusgirl #monitorlizard #monitorlizards #monitorsofinstagram #biaktreemonitor #treemonitor #treemonitors #korbendallas #leeloo #multipass #thefifthelement (at Abstract Couture - Janice Horoschak - Artist/Designer) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmk1y97r35p/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
First pic in a while!
I made this in Krita, and I feel like I'm starting to get the hang of the software; I really love the brushes and effects available in it! A lot nicer than what I had in OpenCanvas :D
Introduction: The Komodo Dragon and Its Origins
Komodo Dragon is one of the largest lizard in the world and they have a unique evolutionary history.
The Komodo Dragon is a type of monitor lizard that can grow up to 10 feet long and weigh over 300 pounds. The Komodo Dragon is native only to the Indonesian island of Komodo and a few nearby islands, such as Rinca, Padar, Flores, Gili Motang, and Gili Dasami. This species is the world’s largest living lizard.
The Komodo Dragon has an interesting evolutionary history that science didn't fully understand until recently. In 1910, scientists from Europe arrived on Komodo Island to study its inhabitants for the first time in hopes of finding out why these lizards were so large and why they had such a potent bite.
Photo by Dimitri Dim: https://www.pexels.com/photo/komodo-dragon-in-close-up-photography-1802177/
Komodo Dragon's Hunting Techniques
The Komodo Dragon hunts at night and during periods of rain or mist that can reduce the visibility of its prey. It is able to detect potential food up to a mile away and it can run at speeds up to 10 miles per hour for short distances.
Komodo dragons mostly prey on deer and wild pigs. They kill their prey by biting them on the neck and injecting venom with their saliva.
If an animal manages to escape the deadly grip of a Komodo dragon, it won't be feeling too lucky for long. Dragon saliva contains many bacteria that quickly poison their victims, with death usually following in less than 24 hours.
Dragons are very tenacious predators. They will follow their prey for miles, following their sense of smell until they find its corpse to eat its flesh. They have enormous appetites and can eat up to 80% of their body weight in one sitting.
"Komodo dragon stalking deer" by Achmad Ariefiandy is licensed under CC BY 3.0 .
Reproduction and Development
Female Komodo Dragons can lay up to 30 eggs. They stand guard over them for several months. Young dragons are green but mature into a solid yellow to purplish-brown color. They also have bands of black and yellow when they're little, with most dragon babies staying up in the trees to avoid predators. They begin coming down when they're 8 months old and it is only after this point that they become afraid of more dangerous dragons like themselves.
"Komodo dragon eggs, real thing, Audubon Park Zoo, New Orleans 2004" by moccasinlanding is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
"Young Komodo Dragon" by Stephen Fulljames is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
Komodo dragons vs. Humans
When it comes to the Komodo dragon, there are two perspectives that people have. Some people believe that they are harmless reptiles that only pose a threat to smaller animals like deer and water buffalo. On the other hand, some people view Komodos as dangerous creatures that can kill humans.
The truth is Komodos do not usually present themselves as threats to humans. The reason for this is because they rely on their venomous bite and sharp claws for hunting prey instead of their strength or size. However, if you come across one of these large reptiles it’s best to stay away from them, just in case you encounter one that does want to attack you.
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