Komodo Dragon Research Paper

Komodo dragons also scientifically known as Varanus Komodoensis are usually found in small islands of indonesia. Komodo dragons share a common ancestor with dinosaurs, but do not descend from them. Both komodo dragons and dinosaurs belong to the subclass called Diapsida (known to exist around 300 million years ago) which is branched into two infraclasses: Archosauria and Lepidosauria. Fossil records show that around 100 million years ago, during the Cretaceous period, a species related to the present-day Varanidae appeared and reached Australia by about 15 million years ago. From this species descended another lineage which differentiated into V. komodoensis about 4 million years ago.

This reptile is quite the catch. Let me tell you about his appearance. Although he might look sharp and dangerous he is really nothing but a softy. All the “spikes” on his body are rubbery and not sharp at all. They have flat bodies with a row of “spikes” going down each side of the stomach. They are supported with 4 stubby legs that have 4 “toes” on each one. However, as I have come to find out through much research, unlike most lizards, bearded dragons will not make their tail fall off if threatened and

Aid close friends in group dungeons, vengeance to your adversary, as well as rob others in companion!

The Tongo lizard is a multi-coloured , smooth , lamellate dragon like , endangered lizard. This speicies of lizard is found in the amazon rainforest and eats star fruit and nuts but is rarely seen due to major endangerness . This animal is endangered ; hunters kill the Tongo lizard because of its amazing skin which can be used to make likerish and the skin makes a lovely wall paper , according to Simon Cal !

espite their small size, sea dragons are carnivorous animals and therefore have a purely meat-based diet. The sea dragon uses its pipe-like snout to suck its prey into its oddly tooth-less mouth. Sea dragons hunt crustaceans, plankton, shrimp and even small fish, using their camouflage to their advantage. Sea dragons have numerous natural predators in the south and western coastal waters of Australia but are rarely even spotted to the elaborate camouflage of the sea dragon. Those few sea dragons that are unlucky enough to be found, are usually spotted by large fish. As with sea horses, it is the male sea dragon who care for the eggs once they have been laid by the female. The female lays around 250 eggs onto the long tail of the male sea horse.

What is the first thing that comes into your mind when you think of the word dragon? Myth? Conspiracy? Well, there's a lot more to dragons then you may think. According to legend, there are many kinds: European, Asian, sea serpent, fire drake, great earth dragon, water dragon, golden dragon. The list goes on. Those were the ones that will be discussed now.

The Mexican axolotl salamander looks weirdly cute at the first glance. It has ghostly features which also remind you of the pokemon characters, thanks to their funny-looking faces and limbs. They are found only in the lake complex of Xochimilco which is near Mexico City and unlike other salamanders, they live permanently in water. Very rarely would you find an axolotl outside of water and that too, at a mature stage of their life. Although they are typically black or brown, the albino variety is more common, which is also quite weird. They can be quite large, and can grow up to a foot! It is neotenic, meaning that even when it grows into an adult, it retains its juvenile traits. Those include its dorsal fin which runs along the length of its body and its feather-like external gills which protrude from the back of its head.

It is an admirable and intelligent creature with some fascinating characteristics, beyond what we are allowed to glimpse in fairy tales and legends. The dragon has often been misunderstood, persecuted and hounded simply because it is different. Like so many other living beings, it has suffered death at the hands of “civilized”

Out of the 24 animals possible for a class pet, i have chose the bearded dragon. The bearded dragon is a magnificent lizard that can have the most appealing colors, with its spikes growing on the bearded dragon they are not as harmful as they seem. They are becoming one of the most popular pets in the UK right now. The horns on its face and body do look frighteningly ferocious but its is actually just a part of their skin and is used for intimidation. The bearded dragon seems almost perfect for a group of kids!

Also called honey bears because they raid bee’s nests. By using their long tongue to slurp out honey from the hive they even remove termites from their nests. Usually they eat fruit and some small mammals (National Geographic). Kinkajous are a nocturnal animal, which means they sleep during the day, usually sleeping with their home group members up in trees. Kinkajous rarely move on the ground they mainly stay in trees (The Animal Files). At dusk, members spend time grooming and socializing before separating to eat (Animal Diversity Web). This animal is rarely ever seen but can

“Most obstacles melt away when we make up our minds to walk boldly through them”. Slaying my dragon was an exhausting rollercoaster ride. My journey was not simple. Switching schools, making new friends, and dealing with change was difficult--but not impossible.

Angel Musa sea dragon eats sapphire, seaweed seashells, they store their food in a small sandy area where there are lots of seaweed camouflaging it. It does this because it has an angry attitude when people steal their food. It eats a a bowl of tropical fruits like greedy gorilla.

There are multiple strong, powerful dragons. Many people fears their name. Many brave knights try to chase these dragons away but unfortunately, they fail and loose their lives. The dragon torments the knights in many different ways. Dragons can come at you when you least expect it. The dragon can come at anytime of the day morning,noon,or night. It will come after your mother, grandmother, sister, brother, dad, grandfather, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, cousin, friend or foe. The dragon does not discriminate and does not play favorites. When the dragon comes at you, you fight with all your will, power and might to try and vanquish it and some do succeed, but most will not. Some do not fight at all and except their fate. The knights help you

Least Dragon is one of the most fascinating species in Thrag Island, the small dragon which has a gray-green coloration with frills that turn red when extended, and is one of the few non-fire breathing species. Its displays of behavior such as ritualized aggression, and reproductive courtship and also the defense mechanisms that this species uses makes this species’s survival one of the most fascinating in the island.

The komodo dragon’s skin type is scaly. They eat mostly on pigs, deer, and water buffalo. they live in open woodlands and hillsides. They are considered vulnerable on their conservation status. Their most distinctive feature is their long and forked tongue.