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Do Komodo dragons live in the UK?
In the UK there are only three other zoos where you can see a Komodo Dragon, so this really is a unique experience for visitors at Crocodiles of the World. Come along to learn more about the last living dragon!
Are there Komodo Dragons in the United States?
In the wild, they live in Komodo National Park in Indonesia, but many can be found at zoos in the U.S.
Which zoos in UK have Komodo dragons?
Colchester Zoo is one of the few zoos in the UK approved to keep Komodo dragons and we are fortunate to currently house a number of them. In the past we have had previous breeding success within the EEP breeding programme for this species.
Does London Zoo have a Komodo dragon?
With razor sharp teeth and toxic saliva that can fell a buffalo, ZSL London Zoo’s Komodo dragon Ganas is a formidable predator. Come and get face to face with our dragon prowling his state-of-the-art dragon’s lair, and enjoy panoramic views through an unbroken sweep of more than 20 metres of dragon-proof glass.
Are Komodo dragons in Florida?
Fortunately for Floridians, Komodo dragons are found only in the island habitats of Indonesia, but a number of its monitor cousins have made Florida their home, after they were brought to the U.S. as exotic pets and escaped or were released into the wild.
What are the natural predators of the Komodo dragon?
Komodo Dragon Predators. Due to their size, their strength, and the venom they produce the Komodo Dragon doesn’t have any natural predators. However, they have often been trapped and killed by humans. There is a strong hatred of this species of Lizard among many of the villagers that live around them.
Are Komodo dragons in danger of extinction?
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.
What is the Diet of a Komodo dragon?
Komodo dragon Facts. Komodo dragons are the largest lizards as they length can reach up to 10 ft. These are carnivores as their diet included deer, pigs, snakes, water buffalos, fish. They can eat prey that weighs 80% of their own weight.
What is the lifespan of a Komodo dragon?
The average lifespan of the Komodo dragon is about 30 years in the wild. According to Guinness World Records, an average adult male will weigh 79 to 91 kg (174 to 201 lb) and measure 2.59 m (8.5 ft), while an average female will weigh 68 to 73 kg (150 to 161 lb) and measure 2.29 m (7.5 ft).