What does a komodo dragon eat?They eat Timor deer as their main pray. But they will eat anything – pigs, other Komodo dragons EVEN large water buffalo.How fast can a Komodo dragon run?They can run up to 20kmph. Faster than a human. They can also climb trees and swim. ...
Komodo dragons are one of the most interesting creatures that walk on land. Although named dragon, they share little similarity with these mythical creatures. In fact, these animals are the biggest living lizards in the world. They are on the vulnerable species Red List of IUCN (International U...
When the Komodo dragon draws its tongue back into its mouth, the prongs fit into an organ called the Jacobson’s Organ on the roof of its mouth. This organ processes the scent particles on the tongue, which allows the Komodo dragon to pinpoint exactly what each particle is, and where it...
I had no intention of wandering anywhere or going even slightly close to a Komodo dragon and proceeded to stick firmly to our guide. He was armed with a wooden stick, which I personally thought would be of limited use if a Komodo dragon came near us. However, I had no stick at all s...
However, the status of antimicrobial peptide genes in the Komodo dragon has not been determined, due to the lack of a published Komodo dragon genome. Their tolerance to regular exposure to potentially pathogenic bacteria in their saliva and apparent resistance to bacterial infection suggests that ...
it’s hard to beat Komodo – remote, protected waters largely unspoilted by human intervention; encounters with a huge variety of marine life big and small; a fascinating diversity of underwater environments; spectacular topside scenery – and the chance to come face to face with the Komodo Dr...
Cationic antimicrobial peptides are multifunctional molecules that have a high potential as therapeutic agents. We have identified a histone H1-derived peptide from the Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis), called VK25. Using this peptide as inspiration,
The previous playing level scheme model has been replaced in Komodo Dragon 3.2 with arbitrarily adjustable Elo strength settings from 1 to a maximum of 3500. The Elo values refer to human play in rapid chess and are can be used to ensure balanced games. With reduced playing strength the engin...
A large Komodo Dragon waits for tourists to get a little too close. One of the things that makes Surabaya nice is that it’s a much closer entry point than Jakarta for some of Indonesia’s top sites and attractions. The flight to Flores island was two quick hops with a brief layover ...
Komodo island is definitely a very notable destination when it comes to the tourist map of the world. It is named for the Komodo dragon which happens to be the largest lizard in the whole wide world. It is an Indonesian Island, and it is a haven for natural beauty and some very beautif...